Point Lookout Trail

Name: Point Lookout Trail
Rating: 4.0

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Trail

1.1 mile 1.7 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 527' 161 m
Descent: -10' -3 m
High: 8,434' 2,571 m
Low: 7,917' 2,413 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 10% (6°)
Max Grade: 30% (17°)

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“A strenuous climb rewards hikers with magnificent views of the Montezuma and Mancos valleys.”

— Hunter R

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Lace up your adventure shoes and prepare for a steep but short climb up the Point Lookout Trail. Starting at the Point Lookout Trail Parking Area, near the northern side of Morefield Campground, switchback up the trail for .75 miles before reaching the mesa top.

Continue along the trail, taking moments to catch your breathe and enjoy the increasingly beautiful views evolving as you climb higher. Upon reaching Point Lookout, indulge in breathtaking views of the Montezuma and Mancos Valleys below.