Notable viewpoint · La Plata, Colorado
Shellhammer Ridge
Shellhammer Ridge is a viewpoint in La Plata, Colorado.
Shellhammer 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 Shellhammer 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 Shellhammer Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.12952, -107.59047. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Shellhammer Ridge
- Brice Canyon · viewpoint · La Plata · ~20 km · Must-see
- Yellowjacket Pass · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~24 km · Must-see
- Two Rivers Marina · lake · Archuleta · ~26 km · Must-see
- Chimney Rock National Monument · sanctuary · Archuleta · ~31 km · Must-see
- Durango Christian Church · church · La Plata · ~38 km · Must-see
- Lake Nighthorse · lake · La Plata · ~39 km · Must-see
- Smelter Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~40 km · Must-see
- Horse Mountain · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~42 km · Must-see
- San Juan National Forest · sanctuary · La Plata · ~50 km · Must-see
- Frances Canyon Ruin · fort · Rio Arriba · ~52 km · Must-see
- Graham Peak · viewpoint · Hinsdale · ~56 km · Must-see
- Amherst Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~61 km · Must-see
- Emerald Lake · lake · Hinsdale · ~61 km · Must-see
- Organ Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~61 km · Must-see
- Aztec Ruins National Monument · fort · San Juan · ~61 km · Must-see
- Aztec Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~64 km · Must-see
- Irving Peak · viewpoint · La Plata · ~65 km · Must-see
- Electra Lake · lake · La Plata · ~65 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Shellhammer Ridge
- Brice Canyon · viewpoint · La Plata · ~20 km · Must-see
- Yellowjacket Pass · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~24 km · Must-see
- Smelter Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~40 km · Must-see
- Horse Mountain · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~42 km · Must-see
- Graham Peak · viewpoint · Hinsdale · ~56 km · Must-see
- Amherst Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~61 km · Must-see
- Organ Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~61 km · Must-see
- Aztec Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~64 km · Must-see
- Irving Peak · viewpoint · La Plata · ~65 km · Must-see
- Thunder Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~66 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 Shellhammer Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Shellhammer 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 Shellhammer Ridge?
Nearby: Brice Canyon (viewpoint, 20 km), Yellowjacket Pass (viewpoint, 24 km), Two Rivers Marina (lake, 26 km), Chimney Rock National Monument (sanctuary, 31 km), Durango Christian Church (church, 38 km), Lake Nighthorse (lake, 39 km).
Is Shellhammer Ridge worth visiting?
Shellhammer Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Colorado on Spotwander.