Notable viewpoint · Montezuma, Colorado
The Hogback
The Hogback is a viewpoint in Montezuma, Colorado.
The Hogback: 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 The Hogback
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 The Hogback — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.41149, -108.15744. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Hogback
- Spiller Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~8 km · Must-see
- Hesperus Mountain · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~9 km · Must-see
- Babcock Peak · viewpoint · La Plata · ~9 km · Must-see
- Lavender Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mount Moss · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~10 km · Must-see
- Centennial Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~10 km · Must-see
- Sharkstooth Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~11 km · Must-see
- Diorite Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~12 km · Must-see
- Menefee Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~16 km · Must-see
- Summit Dam · lake · Montezuma · ~25 km · Must-see
- Hermosa Creek Wilderness · sanctuary · La Plata · ~29 km · Must-see
- Smelter Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~35 km · Must-see
- Durango Christian Church · church · La Plata · ~36 km · Must-see
- Lake Nighthorse · lake · La Plata · ~37 km · Must-see
- Park Point · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mesa Verde National Park · sanctuary · Montezuma · ~39 km · Must-see
- Electra Lake · lake · La Plata · ~45 km · Must-see
- McPhee Reservoir · lake · Montezuma · ~45 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Hogback
- Spiller Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~8 km · Must-see
- Hesperus Mountain · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~9 km · Must-see
- Babcock Peak · viewpoint · La Plata · ~9 km · Must-see
- Lavender Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mount Moss · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~10 km · Must-see
- Centennial Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~10 km · Must-see
- Sharkstooth Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~11 km · Must-see
- Diorite Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~12 km · Must-see
- Menefee Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~16 km · Must-see
- Smelter Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~35 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 The Hogback yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Hogback?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Hogback?
Nearby: Spiller Peak (viewpoint, 8 km), Hesperus Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Babcock Peak (viewpoint, 9 km), Lavender Peak (viewpoint, 9 km), Mount Moss (viewpoint, 10 km), Centennial Peak (viewpoint, 10 km).
Is The Hogback worth visiting?
The Hogback is listed as a notable viewpoint in Colorado on Spotwander.