Off The Beaten Path In Ridgway State Park, You’ll Find A Breathtaking Colorado Overlook That Lets You See For Miles
There is no lack of beautiful views in Colorado, but here’s one tucked away on the Western Slope that you might not have seen yet…and if you haven’t, you need to. It’s a little-known overlook with stunning views that simply don’t get enough attention.
The San Juan Mountains of Ouray County are one of the most incredible sights in the country.
We might be a little biased, but we're definitely not the only ones to think so: this range is frequently featured on calendars marketed around the nation.
And arguably one of the best places to view these majestic mountains is from the vantage point of a little state park tucked away off Highway 550: Ridgway State Park.
The park features multiple overlooks, all with excellent views. Start at the one behind the visitors center, where you can take in Ridgway Reservoir against the backdrop of the San Juans and the Cimarrons.
And in the fall, you'll get bursts of yellow aspen and orange scrub oak on the slopes.
After you've soaked in the view from the Visitor's Center overlook, make sure to take time to visit the other areas of the park as well, including Dallas Creek and Pa-Co-Chu-Puk.
There's also a paved trail that runs south out of the park along the Uncompahgre River all the way to the town of Ridgway.
So whether you're just making a quick stop on your way to your ultimate destination or the Ridgway area is your place to stay and play awhile, savor the moments you spend at this out of the way overlook, taking in the view from your vantage point in the shadow of the San Juan Mountains.
