Lookout Mountain Park

Lookout Mountain Park is a park managed by Denver Mountain Parks in Colorado, sitting about 0.7 miles from the town of Del Norte. Its closeness to town makes it an easy stop, whether you're planning a short outing or looking for a starting point for the trails and climbing areas just beyond its edges. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Del Norte, about 3 miles away at roughly 7,800 feet, point to late spring through early fall as the warmest stretch. Highs average 68°F in May, climb to the upper 70s in June and peak around 80°F in July, with lows in the mid-40s to around 50°F through midsummer. July and August bring the most wet days, about 11 to 12 each month, so afternoons can turn unsettled then. September cools to highs near 73°F with lows around 40°F, and October averages 63°F by day and about 30°F at night. Winter is cold and fairly dry, with January highs around 35°F and lows near 7°F, and about four wet days a month from November through February. Several options sit within a mile or so. Highline Trail is about 0.2 miles away, and School Access Trail is about 0.3 miles off. Pronghorn Loop lies around 0.8 miles out, and the San Luis Valley climbing area is roughly 1.3 miles away for anyone who wants to add rock to the day.