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Colorado
Overlook
1.4 mi
Distance
4 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Overlook
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4 ft
- Highest point
- 4,389 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,306 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Overlook is a 7.3-mile out-and-back trail located near Colorado in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest, Boulder Ranger District. The trail provides access to scenic vistas across the national forest landscape. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, this route is maintained as part of the Boulder Ranger District's trail system. The out-and-back format means hikers will travel the same route on both the approach and return, making distance planning straightforward for visitors. The trail is situated within one of Colorado's premier national forests, known for its diverse terrain and mountain scenery along the Front Range. The Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest encompasses over 800,000 acres across north-central Colorado, offering multiple recreational opportunities. The Boulder Ranger District oversees trail maintenance and management in this section of the forest. This trail is suitable for hikers seeking moderate-distance day hikes with views. The 7.3-mile distance makes it an accessible option for visitors planning a half-day or full-day outing in the Boulder area of the national forest.
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