High Altitude Rhubarb
Black Forest, CO · about 60 mi from Denver
At a glance
- Address
- 7225 Wildridge Rd., Black Forest, Colorado, 80908-2823
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Website
- highaltituderhubarb.com
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Denver, about 60 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- El Paso County, CO
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 2.7 mi
- Playground 0.7 mi
- Gas station Phillips 66 1.8 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 6.8 mi
- 8 places to eat within 5 mi Firehouse On the Run, Golden Pine Coffee Roasters, Black Forest Pies & Grinders
Farmers markets nearby
- Backyard Market in Black Forest - Holiday Colorado Springs · 0.7 mi · takes SNAP
- Backyard Market in Black Forest Colorado Springs · 1.6 mi · takes SNAP
- Backyard Market in Black Forest - Winter Colorado Springs · 1.7 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Emerge Aquaponics 3.6 mi
- BlueTrane Heritage Farm 12.2 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 53°F, lows around 26°F, about 0.8 in of rain, 10 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 11
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 6
- ☀️ Frost-free season147 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Black Forest 6Wnw, CO station (5.8 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: El Paso County
El Paso County had 1,207 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 119 sold food straight to the public and 26 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about High Altitude Rhubarb
Is High Altitude Rhubarb open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at High Altitude Rhubarb?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is High Altitude Rhubarb?
The listing gives the address as 7225 Wildridge Rd., Black Forest, Colorado, 80908-2823. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to High Altitude Rhubarb?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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