Rocky Mountains · Pikes Peak Trail

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.

Restrictions: Private property; remain on the road

County: El Paso

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.

Habitat: Grassland/Prairie, Cholla

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

Parking: Roadside

Lodging: Hotel in Colorado Springs

Disabled: No
Disabled Access: Viewing from car

Delorme: 63 D6

ROC: 105 F3

Latitude: 38.57863
Longitude: -104.42306