Windy Point
- 8.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,455 ft
- climb
- 10,412 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Windy Point open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
Access Impact: Big Creek Lakes Dam Project
Agency alert covering Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · USFS · Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Trail & Access Impact: Stillwater Reservoir Project
Agency alert covering Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · USFS · Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Snowy Range - 2026 Active Vegetation Operations
Agency alert covering Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · USFS · Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Windy Point is a moderate out-and-back hike in Colorado's Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, within the Yampa Ranger District. The trail is about 8.4 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,455 feet, taking you from a low point of 8,718 feet to a high of 10,412 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is open year-round. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail, so plan for a route that works with those modes of travel. For a full day, pair the hike with other outings in the area. South Fork and South Fork Spur are both about 3 miles away, and Cherry Creek is about 3.2 miles off. Vaughan Lake Campground, roughly 7 miles away, offers a place to stay overnight.
Local outfitters
- Flat Tops Wilderness Guides27 mi away
- Glenwood Canyon Resort43 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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