Ruby Hill
About
Ruby Hill is a summit in Colorado, about 2.5 miles from the town of Sheridan. It's a compact destination close to town, and the Ruby Hill Loop Trail starts just 0.2 miles away. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. A nearby weather station records typical averages of highs around 73°F with lows near 46°F in May, and highs around 82°F in September. Midsummer is hotter, with typical July highs around 91°F. Beyond the loop trail, Garfield Lake Park Trail lies about 1.7 miles away and Smith Lake Loop about 2.5 miles off. For an overnight stay, Flying Saucer RV Park sits roughly 2.2 miles from the hill.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
5,395 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Ruby Hill
Colorado
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–85°F and lows of 36–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Denver Water Dept, CO weather station, 3.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan49° high21° low
- Feb49° high22° low
- Mar58° high30° low
- Apr64° high36° low
- May73° high46° low
- Jun85° high56° low
- Jul91° high62° low
- Aug90° high60° low
- Sep82° high51° low
- Oct68° high38° low
- Nov56° high28° low
- Dec47° high21° low
Nearby
- Ruby Hill Loop TrailHiking0.2 mi
- Garfield Lake Park TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Flying Saucer RV ParkCamping2.2 mi
- DU Campus Bouldering/BuilderingRock climbing2.4 mi
- Smith Lake LoopHiking2.5 mi
- Downtown DenverRock climbing4.8 mi
- Private OwnerCamping5.4 mi
- Denver Metropolitan Area Bouldering and BuilderingRock climbing6.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
