Hanover Road

This road goes through some excellent grassland with good cholla patches. Species such as Scaled Quail, Curve-billed Thrasher, Cassin’s Sparrow and Chihuahuan Raven can be found. This is one of the few locations in the area for Ladder-backed Woodpecker. Deer and Pronghorn are also frequent visitors to the area. Viewing from roadside only.

County: El Paso

Habitat: Grassland/Prairie, Cholla

Directions: From I-25 take exit 122 east. This is the same exit for Pikes Peak International Raceway. Head east on Old Pueblo Road approximately 1.5 miles to Hanover Road. Travel Hanover east.

Delorme: 63 D6
Roads of Colorado: 105 F3

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 0
Ownership: Private
Admission: Free

Restrictions: Private property; remain on the road

Parking: Roadside
Lodging: Hotel in Colorado Springs

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car

Elevation: 5300

Latitude: 38.57863
Longitude: -104.42306