Pike View Quarry Reclamation Work Earns Final State Approval

Colorado Springs site to be transformed into potential bike park after years of stabilization and environmental restoration efforts.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:23pm

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The reclamation work at the Pike View Quarry in Colorado Springs has received final approval from state inspectors after years of complex stabilization efforts and environmental restoration. The quarry site, which was previously considered a liability, will now be turned over to the city and is being considered for a new bike park.

Why it matters

The successful reclamation of the Pike View Quarry represents an important environmental victory for the local community. By transforming the former industrial site into a more natural landscape, the project has addressed safety concerns and paved the way for future recreational use, aligning with the community's preference for green space over development.

The details

The reclamation work at Pike View Quarry involved strategically placing 3.4 million yards of fill dirt and 125,000 yards of topsoil to stabilize the site, as well as planting 30,000 tree seedlings to restore the natural landscape. State inspectors closely monitored the site for any ground movement, using advanced technology like drones, GPS, and automated monitoring systems to ensure the stability of the mountain. The project has been recognized for its excellence, earning the 2025 Jack Starner Memorial Reclamation Award from the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety.

  • The reclamation work at Pike View Quarry has been ongoing for several years.
  • State inspectors have now given their final approval to the completed reclamation efforts.

The players

Marti Farsje

A nearby resident who lives near the base of the quarry and preferred to see the site transformed into a recreational area rather than developed.

Jerald Schnabel

The individual overseeing the reclamation work at Pike View Quarry.

Hunter Kragenbrink

An inspector with the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety who monitored the reclamation efforts at the site.

Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety

The state agency that recognized the reclamation work at Pike View Quarry with the 2025 Jack Starner Memorial Reclamation Award.

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What they’re saying

“My fear was it was going to be condominiums or something, you know, and I was very nervous about that.”

— Marti Farsje, Nearby Resident

“We're turning over something to the city that is not going to be a liability. It's proven to be stable.”

— Jerald Schnabel, Reclamation Overseer

“We've been out there a lot.”

— Hunter Kragenbrink, Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Inspector

“Just as a division really appreciated the work and the effort and the money that Pike View put into really doing reclamation the right way here.”

— Hunter Kragenbrink, Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Inspector

What’s next

Before the city can take over the property, staff will be going over paperwork like the inspections, and then it has to go before city council and the mayor for approval. That all happens over the next six months or so.

The takeaway

The successful reclamation of the Pike View Quarry demonstrates the importance of environmental restoration and the potential for transforming former industrial sites into community assets. This project has not only addressed safety concerns but also paved the way for future recreational use, showcasing how thoughtful planning and collaboration can revitalize urban landscapes.