High Forest Ranch Homes for Sale
High Forest Ranch is a very popular gated community off of highway 83 near Hodgen Road. Homes for sale in High Forest Ranch are larger single family homes on 2.5 to 5 acres. There are no townhomes for sale in this area, but townhomes can be found in Monument and Palmer Lake.
Located in popular Lewis Palmer School District 38, students in High Forest Ranch attend Kilmer Elementary and Lewis Palmer Middle School and either Lewis Palmer High School or Palmer Ridge. Other areas of TriLakes / Monument include Woodmoor, Kings Deer, Palmer Lake, Jackson Creek and Forest View Estates.
New construction in Monument, Co can be found in Forest Lakes, Lake of the Rockies and Sanctuary Pointe.
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TriLakes / Monument Map
About Monument, Colorado
The Monument area (also known as TriLakes) is located at the northern edge of El Paso, County Colorado. Approximately 20 minutes north of Colorado Springs and 50 minutes south of Denver in Monument, Colorado. The zip code is 80132 in Monument and 80133 in Palmer Lake.
The Monument area encompasses two municipalities, the Town of Monument and the Town of Palmer Lake. There are actually three lakes in the area, Palmer Lake is located in the Town of Palmer Lake; Monument Lake is located in the town of Monument, and Lake Woodmoor is located in the Woodmoor subdivision which is just outside the city limits of Monument.
This area has seen sporadic growth and development since the mid-1800’s. Palmer Lake was originally a refueling stop on the Santa Fe railroad, while the Town of Monument grew from a ranching community into what is currently a large suburb between the two largest cities in the State.
People live in the Monument area primarily because the area feels like Colorado. There are towering Ponderosa Pines and views of the Front Range. Additionally, this area provides easy access to both Colorado Springs and Denver.
Similar neighborhoods include: Black Forest, CO and Peyton, CO
Quick Facts
Quick answers to your questions about the TriLakes / Monument Neighborhood
Where is Monument Co?
Monument Colorado is located at the northern edge of El Paso County. This area has many homes nestled in the Ponderosa Pines with beautiful mountain views. The Monument area covers approximately 51 square miles and has an average elevation of 7200 feet. The area has a similar feel to the Black Forest with more shopping and dining opportunities. New homes in Monument can be found in Promontory Pointe, Forest Lakes and Lake of the Rockies.
Schools in Monument CO
The Monument area is located in the Lewis Palmer District #38 attendance area. This district offers a wide range of programs and resources and is a great choice for families moving to the area. LPSD 38 has 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school; Lewis Palmer Middle School, 2 high schools; Palmer Ridge High School and Lewis Palmer High School, 1 charter school; Monument Academy as well as private and home school options.
Weather in Monument Colorado
The weather in Monument Colorado tends to be a little more extreme than in other parts of the Colorado Springs area due to it's higher elevation. Average highs in the winter are in the upper 30's with average lows dropping down to 15-20 degrees. Summertime temperatures average 80-83 degrees with the lows in the 50s. The treed areas usually experience more snow during the winter than areas located further south, but the area is hard to beat for beautiful views, gorgeous homes and a reasonable commute to Denver.
