Worthwhile spots near Co. Springs? Options

[The_Ideanator]

I've been to colorado once, for about a week last year, and now I'm going back, this time for a few months in the summer. I want to know where I could be the most successful in that amount of time (success = as darn close to gemmy as one could get)
-not afraid of boulder bashing
-not fond of longer walks(unless its senic, then it would be a marginally successful run at least)
-no 4x4, but one could be rented I suppose
-I love crystals

[The_Ideanator]

I saw some images from the Lone Pine Peridot spot with georgeous little peridots, is this area completely clamed now?
http://gemaholics.com/ColoPeridot.html

[Denise]

Hi Ideanator and welcome to the CP forums. Thanks for the link, that was very interesting to read.
With the propper research that question can be answered fairly easy. It might surprise you what you find open (not under claim) to prospect!! It sounds like a great place to check out! Always make sure you do the right research before heading out, as there could be a new claim filed at any time. Good luck in your prospecting and we would love to hear how it goes for you.