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Prospect Mountain

Prospect Mountain is a viewpoint in Lake, Colorado.

Prospect Mountain: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Prospect Mountain

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Prospect Mountain — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 39.27888, -106.23725. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Prospect Mountain

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Prospect Mountain yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Prospect Mountain?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Prospect Mountain?

    Nearby: Mosquito Pass (viewpoint, 6 km), Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin (museum, 7 km), Dyer Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), West Sheridan (viewpoint, 9 km), Mount Tweto (viewpoint, 9 km), Gemini Peak (viewpoint, 10 km).