Notable viewpoint · La Plata, Colorado
Olson Ridge
Olson Ridge is a viewpoint in La Plata, Colorado.
Olson Ridge: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Olson Ridge
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Olson Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.12040, -107.73219. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Olson Ridge
- Brice Canyon · viewpoint · La Plata · ~12 km · Must-see
- Lake Nighthorse · lake · La Plata · ~26 km · Must-see
- Durango Christian Church · church · La Plata · ~27 km · Must-see
- Smelter Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~28 km · Must-see
- Yellowjacket Pass · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~37 km · Must-see
- Two Rivers Marina · lake · Archuleta · ~39 km · Must-see
- Chimney Rock National Monument · sanctuary · Archuleta · ~46 km · Must-see
- San Juan National Forest · sanctuary · La Plata · ~49 km · Must-see
- Aztec Ruins National Monument · fort · San Juan · ~50 km · Must-see
- Horse Mountain · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~56 km · Must-see
- Frances Canyon Ruin · fort · Rio Arriba · ~56 km · Must-see
- Diorite Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~57 km · Must-see
- Babcock Peak · viewpoint · La Plata · ~57 km · Must-see
- Spiller Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~58 km · Must-see
- Mount Moss · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lavender Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~59 km · Must-see
- Centennial Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~59 km · Must-see
- Hesperus Mountain · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~60 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Olson Ridge
- Brice Canyon · viewpoint · La Plata · ~12 km · Must-see
- Smelter Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~28 km · Must-see
- Yellowjacket Pass · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~37 km · Must-see
- Horse Mountain · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~56 km · Must-see
- Diorite Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~57 km · Must-see
- Babcock Peak · viewpoint · La Plata · ~57 km · Must-see
- Spiller Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~58 km · Must-see
- Mount Moss · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lavender Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~59 km · Must-see
- Centennial Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~59 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Olson Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Olson Ridge?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Olson Ridge?
Nearby: Brice Canyon (viewpoint, 12 km), Lake Nighthorse (lake, 26 km), Durango Christian Church (church, 27 km), Smelter Mountain (viewpoint, 28 km), Yellowjacket Pass (viewpoint, 37 km), Two Rivers Marina (lake, 39 km).
Is Olson Ridge worth visiting?
Olson Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Colorado on Spotwander.