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Notable viewpoint · Ouray, Colorado

Knife Edge

Knife Edge is a viewpoint in Ouray, Colorado.

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Knife Edge: 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 Knife Edge

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 Knife Edge — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.15229, -107.76874. 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 Knife Edge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Knife Edge?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Knife Edge?

    Nearby: Ridgway State Park (sanctuary, 11 km), Ridgway Dam (lake, 12 km), Whitehouse Mountain (viewpoint, 19 km), Horsefly Peak (viewpoint, 19 km), Twin Peaks (viewpoint, 19 km), Mount Ridgway (viewpoint, 19 km).

    Is Knife Edge worth visiting?

    Knife Edge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Colorado on Spotwander.