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Northgate is a neighborhood located in the northern part of Colorado Springs in El Paso County. It sits just east of the United States Air Force Academy. While relatively small in area, this neighborhood hosts multiple points of interest.

Basic Information
The Northgate area sits at an elevation of 6,958 feet above sea level and comprises 54 square miles. The estimated 2020 population of the area is 30,517. The weather in the area is considered to be average compared to the rest of Colorado Springs, with average highs in the winter in the upper 30's and average lows dropping down to 15-20° F. Summertime temperatures average 80-83°F during the day, and into the low 50's at night.

Schools
Northgate has many public and private educational facilities within its borders, including The Classical Academy, The da Vinci Academy, and The Air Academy High School, which feeds into The U.S. Air Force Academy. The remaining schools in the area are part of Colorado Springs Academy School District 20, which contains 21 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 7 high schools.

The Western Museum of Mining & Industry
The Western Museum of Mining & Industry was opened in 1970 and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums in 1979. This site is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of America's western mining heritage. The museum features over 5,000 artifacts including a 1895 Corliss Steam Engine. The museum also hosts events on location, including the Pikes Peak Celtic Festival in 2019, further drawing visitors into this Colorado neighborhood.

U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy was created by an act of Congress on April 1, 1954. It operated temporarily at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, CO, before transferring to its permanent home in the Northgate area of Colorado Springs in 1958. The Academy is one of only five service academies in the United States.

The Club at Flying Horse Golf Course
The Club at Flying Horse features a Tom Weiskopf-designed signature 18-hole golf course, which first opened in 2005. This course features Professional Golfers' Association of America events each year, including Pro-Am events, PGA Professional, and Senior PGA Professional contests.

Smith Creek Natural Area
The Smith Creek Natural Area is a 99-acre open space at the northern-most border of the Northgate community. It features a running creek, many trails for hiking, a pond, and is home to the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse, which is an endangered species and is currently protected by the U.S. Endangered Species Act. This area serves as a high quality riparian habitat, providing refuge for a variety of mammals and migrating bird species.