Hiking the
Overlook Trail No. 641:
This trail offers great opportunities for viewing the surrounding country outside of the Canyon and 11-Mile Reservoir. It does not provide access to the Reservoir. Occasionally, golden eagles can be viewed nesting in the nearby granite cliffs and crags. In the spring and late fall, bald eagles can be seen in the 11-Mile Canyon area. Water is available at Spillway Campground.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Overlook Trail No. 641
Best Seasons: Year Round
Length of Trail: 2 miles or less
Elevation at Trailhead: 8500 feet
Range of elevation encoutered on the hike: 8500 to 9200 feet
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Easy:Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: Access to this trail is at Spillway Campground located in 11-mile Canyon. Spillway Campground is the furthest campground from the canyon entrance. The trailhead is located in the campground across from the pay station. Please do not park in campground fee sites. There is a $4.00 fee to enter 11-Mile Canyon.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Local Office: Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
Address:
PO Box 219
Fairplay, CO, 80440
719-836-2031
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