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Colorado
17.2 mi
Distance
763 ft
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Inside San Juan National Forest
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Mcphee Overlook
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McPhee Overlook is a 17.2-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the town of Colorado, within Rio Grande National Forest under the management of the Divide Ranger District. This remote trail offers hikers an extended backcountry experience in the San Juan Mountains region. The route follows a scenic path to an overlook with expansive views of the surrounding wilderness. As an out-and-back trail, hikers will retrace their steps on the return journey, making the total distance 17.2 miles round trip. The trail's length makes it well-suited for experienced hikers prepared for a full day of hiking with adequate water and supplies. Rio Grande National Forest is known for its high-elevation terrain, alpine meadows, and pristine mountain scenery. The McPhee Overlook trail provides access to this landscape and serves as a destination for those seeking solitude and expansive vistas away from more heavily trafficked areas. Hikers should check current conditions with the Divide Ranger District before heading out, as high-elevation trails in this region can be affected by weather and seasonal conditions.
Point Lookout Trail
~23 min drive
<p>The Point Lookout Trail climbs up the iconic Point Lookout, the geological formation that towers above the park entrance. The trail offers views of the San Juan and La Plata Mountains, as well as Mancos and Montezuma Valleys.</p> <h4>Trail Description</h4> <p>The 2.2-mile (…
Knife Edge Trail
~23 min drive
<p>Named after the historic Knife Edge Road which was known for it's scenic value, this trail follows the old roadway and leads to a viewpoint that affords excellent views across Montezuma Valley.</p> <p>A traveler in 1892 once described a trail on this ridge as the Crinkly Ed…
Dolph Kuss
~23 min drive
3.1 mi · Moderate
Millset (Snow)
~23 min drive
6.7 mi · Hard
Park Point
~24 min drive
The highest elevation in the park at 8,572 feet (2,612 m) above sea level, Park Point is a breezy and cool place to picnic or take in the view. To the north, the 13,000 and 14,000-foot (4,000+ meters) peaks of the San Juan Mountains are visible. To the south, the high deserts…
Prater Ridge Trail
~24 min drive
<p>The trail traverses Prater Ridge which divides Prater and Morefield Canyons. The South Loop offers views into Prater Canyon, named for an early pioneer family. The North Loop ascends for views into Montezuma Valley and the beautiful San Juan Mountains.</p> <h4>Trail Descrip…
Dolph Kuss Loop (Snow)
~24 min drive
3.1 mi · Moderate
Little Taylor
~33 min drive
7.4 mi · Hard
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance Station
~20 min drive
Mesa Verde National Park entrance station.
Far View Lodge
~26 min drive
<em>Open May to late-September.</em> <br /> Far View Lodge, the only lodging within Mesa Verde National Park, sits on a high shoulder offering panoramic vistas and wildlife watching. The lodge was designed to reflect the true essence of Mesa Verde, with solitude all around you…
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