Scar Mountain
Scar Mountain, also known as Queens Canyon Quarry or The Greg Francis Bighorn Sheep Habitat is a bare hill easily visible from most of Colorado Springs. It is located just north of Garden of the Gods with Queens Canyon forming its western side. It's a fairly steep hike with great views and if you are lucky you may see a herd of Bighorn Sheep that live here.
Length: 3.2 miles roundtrip.
Directions: Take exit 146 from I-25 and drive west on Garden of the Gods road. Turn left on 30th street and drive 0.5 miles. Turn right to enter Glen Eyrie property. You must sign a release to hike in Glen Eyrie. Hiking is allowed Monday through Thursday, 9AM - 4PM. For more information visit their website.
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Photos taken on 8/9/2005
