Top of Cheyenne Mountain Planning Process

The recent acquisition of almost 1,000 acres directly west of Cheyenne Mountain State Park by Colorado State Parks, the City of Colorado Springs, and Great Outdoors Colorado has created an outstanding opportunity for residents and visitors to the Pike's Peak Region.  Not only does it provide stunning views and an outstanding visual backdrop to Colorado Springs, the property creates an impressive addition of public open space within the proximity of a major urban area and provides possibilities for increased recreational offerings as well as possible future trail linkages and access to other nearby public properties.

In order to properly guide the stewardship, use and preservation of the property, a management plan is required.  We are in the middle of the planning process at this time.  We have just completed the public input portion and are looking forward to the environmental assessment portion in the summer of 2009. Click here for the Planning Process Timeline. 

Throughout the planning process, there are certain constraints that can not be changed or avoided.  These constraints have been named, "The Givens."  These givens play an important role in the decision-making portion of this process.

Here are some maps of the new property on the top of the mountain:Top of Mountain Purchased Areas Map, Top of Cheyenne Mountain Parcels, Region Map with CMSP

During the summer and fall of 2008, we conducted our public input portion of the plan.  The following are the complete results of the public meetings held. 

Public Responses to July 15 Meeting

Public Responses to September 9 Meeting

Responses to Meeting Evaluation of September 9 Meeting

Please remember that the property is NOT open to public access at this time.