Towering ponderosa
pines with panoramic Rocky Mountain views fill the landscape throughout Black
Forest. At an average attitude of over 7,000 feet, it was originally called
The Pinery only to later be renamed by a German immigrant who thought it
closely resembled the Black Forest of his homeland. Around the turn of the
century, Black Forest was an important source of railroad ties and lumber
that built the Pikes Peak region.
Today it retains
its rustic feel with its heavily wooded areas and grassy meadows. Black Forest
residents and visitors enjoy miles of wilderness trails for hiking, snowshoeing
and cross-country skiing. The area abounds in wildlife and horses. Its rural
commercial center offers a community center, volunteer fire station, country
store, churches and other small businesses. Major shopping is a mere 10 minutes
away.
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