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Local favourite viewpoint · Pitkin, Colorado

Mount Shimer

Mount Shimer is a viewpoint in Pitkin, Colorado.

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Mount Shimer: 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 Mount Shimer

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 Mount Shimer — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 39.09527, -106.72781. 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 Mount Shimer yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Mount Shimer?

    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 Mount Shimer?

    Nearby: Grizzly Reservoir Dam (lake, 12 km), Independence Mountain (viewpoint, 13 km), Aspen Mountain (viewpoint, 13 km), Hayden Peak (viewpoint, 14 km), Taylor Peak (viewpoint, 16 km), Linkins Lake (lake, 16 km).