In the foothills of northwest Colorado Springs, along the Pikeview Quarry
scar seen from afar over the past century, two men knelt down to plant a
young pine.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — City leaders and members of the Pikeview Quarry team came together to see all the hard work in restoring the land to its natural state. From far away, many recognize this area due to the visible scar left behind from decades of mining, the hope that in the years to come, it […]

Sixteen years after the first slide at the PikeView Quarry, owner Ron
Gidwitz planted a Ponderosa Pine on the site, a ceremonial start of the
final phase of the reclamation of this land.

We’re digging into the Pikeview Quarry and we want to hear from you.

One recent evening, in an auditorium of almost 100 northwest Colorado
Springs neighbors worried or excited about the future of Blodgett Open
Space, a presentation ended with a woman rising

Details have emerged about the stunning transformation of Colorado Springs’
historic Pikeview Quarry into a potential mountain bike paradise.

Some call it, “The scar”, but in just six months, the PikeView Quarry in northwest Colorado Springs will look very different. The News5 Investigates team got a first-hand look at what work has been going on for all these years at the PikeView Quarry, and why the project–initially set to be completed this year– could take at least another four years before it becomes a public space.

A months-long effort to create a master plan for one of Colorado Springs’
signature recreation hubs is set to launch in May.

There is an ambitious vision for the Pike View Quarry on the northwest side of Colorado Springs plans for a world-class bike park. Only, a lot has to happen first. Bill Folsom is following up for us tonight. With a closer look at the status of the transition.

The Pikeview Frontage has historically been used socially for hiking,
biking, wildlife watching and dog walking. The addition brings the total
acreage of Blodgett Open Space to 384.