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| TELLER COUNTY
2012 TELLER COUNTY GUIDE
Teller County:
Inspiration & Adventure Abound Pat hill phill@ourcoloradonews.com
In the embrace of Pikes Peak, Teller County is the source of inspiration for outdoor adventurers, photographers, poets and artists. A place to experience the beauty, the diversity and the solitude of land that inspires and challenges, Teller County is compelling. For hikers, the weekender or the athlete with a track record, Teller County is known for its trails, up mountains, across streams and into the woods. The most popular trails are Hayden Divide, a 2.6-mile easy trek, and Catamount Ranch Open Space that features a system of trails with varying levels of elevation. “The trails offer the great outdoors experience,” said Fred Clifford, the county’s public works director who also manages the parks division. The open space is 1,320 acres of pristine land preserved in perpetuity by a conservation easement as a result of the purchase by Teller County. Every mile of trail was constructed by the parks division and a team of volunteers who gave their weekends to the project and is now open to the public. “People should be prepared for all types of weather as well as the viewing of wildlife,” Clifford said. Because the property is part of a wildlife migration corridor, the odds of seeing an Lovell Gulch is a popular place for runners and hikers in Teller County, offering up a slice of solitude amidst some beautiful scenery. Photo by Ryan Boldrey