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Black Forest

Black Forest is a town in El Paso district, Colorado, United States of about 13,116 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage and 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Taylor Memorial Chapel, Western Museum of Mining & Industry and Palmer Park.

39.0130° N, 104.7008° WPop. 13,116

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Within 30 km98 places
Within 50 km160
Must-see79
Notable125
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Black Forest

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:50 pm

73 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Black Forest
  2. Western Museum of Mining & Industrymuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapelchurch · 30 min
  4. Blodgett Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  5. Shove Memorial Chapelmonument · 30 min
  6. Palmer Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Black Forest
Today’s loopBlack ForestStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Black Forest?

Taylor Memorial Chapel (monument, about 2 km), Western Museum of Mining & Industry (museum, about 14 km), Palmer Park (park, about 20 km), United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel (church, about 20 km), Black Forest Community Church (church, about 1 km), Blodgett Peak (peak, about 24 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Black Forest?

160 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 forts & heritage, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 museums, 17 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Black Forest?

Ackerman Overlook, about 13 km by road; Austin Bluffs (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Black Forest?

Air Warrior Combat Memorial, about 16 km by road; Main Hall (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Black Forest?

Start in Black Forest, visit Western Museum of Mining & Industry, then United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, then Blodgett Peak, then Shove Memorial Chapel, then Palmer Park, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.