Colorado · Hiking · Near South Fork

Overlook

OverlookPhoto: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.0 mi
loop
8,218 ft
high point
Loop
route
Easy
difficulty
Jun–Sep
best months

Blocked at last check

A road serving this area is closed; agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, State DOT 511, OpenWeather · checked 20 h ago

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Road closed

US 160: road closure is listed as closed by CDOT 511.

As of · Source: CDOT 511. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Overlook is an easy hike in the Pagosa Ranger District of San Juan National Forest in Colorado, on Forest Service land. The route is just 0.04 miles long, with no elevation gain, and it sits at a high point of about 8,218 feet. The trail is short enough to fit into a quick stop, and it's easy to pair with other outings in the area. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for hikers and riders alike. The closest trailhead is the Treasure Falls Trailhead, which also serves as the parking for this route. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show July highs around 79°F with lows near 40°F, while winter highs there stay in the low 30s. The trail is open from about May 15 through October 31. Treasure Falls is just 0.1 mile away, and West Fork Winter, a cross-country skiing route, is about 0.7 mile off. West Fork Campground lies roughly 1.4 miles away, and The Pillars climbing area is about 2.8 miles out.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    West Fork Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Ramon's Mexican Restaurant

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 19 mi

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