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DetailsHiking · Ridgway
Elevation
7,354 ft
Season
Jan - Dec
In SeasonLatest trail reportgood
Spring conditions with some muddy sections. Trail is generally in good shape.
Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified
The Scenic Overlook is a short, easy trail located in Ridgway State Park, approximately six miles north of Ridgway, Colorado. The trail terminates at a viewpoint within the Elk Ridge Campground that overlooks the headwater section of Ridgway Reservoir and the San Juan Mountains. The route is a 0.25-mile loop with an elevation gain of 79 feet, rising from 6,980 feet to 7,059 feet. The surface consists of concrete and dirt. Parking is available at the trailhead. The trail allows leashed dogs, bicycles, and Nordic skiing in winter. It is accessible year-round.
parking7,349 ft
Trailhead
Parking available
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Thunderstorms
Feels like 73°
Storms
30%tonight
Wind
5mph NW
UV
3.8
Light
6:04 am8:30 pm
Closer to 78° at the trailhead, estimated for 7,354 ft.