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Local favourite viewpoint · La Plata, Colorado

Shaefer Mountain

Shaefer Mountain is a viewpoint in La Plata, Colorado.

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Shaefer 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 Shaefer 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 Shaefer Mountain — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.32000, -107.54422. 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 Shaefer Mountain yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Shaefer 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 Shaefer Mountain?

    Nearby: Yellowjacket Pass (viewpoint, 13 km), Brice Canyon (viewpoint, 28 km), San Juan National Forest (sanctuary, 28 km), Horse Mountain (viewpoint, 29 km), Chimney Rock National Monument (sanctuary, 30 km), Graham Peak (viewpoint, 31 km).