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Local favourite viewpoint · Chaffee, Colorado

Red Mountain

Red Mountain is a viewpoint in Chaffee, Colorado.

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Red 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 Red 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 Red Mountain — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 39.02444, -106.59170. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Red 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 Red Mountain?

    Nearby: Garfield Peak (viewpoint, 1 km), Grizzly Peak (viewpoint, 3 km), Ouray Peak (viewpoint, 5 km), Grizzly Reservoir Dam (lake, 8 km), Star Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Independence Mountain (viewpoint, 10 km).