Notable viewpoint · Mesa, Colorado
Brushy Ridge
Brushy Ridge is a viewpoint in Mesa, Colorado.
Brushy 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 Brushy 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 Brushy Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.62818, -108.53215. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Brushy Ridge
- Dominguez Canyon Wilderness · sanctuary · Mesa · ~23 km · Must-see
- Unaweep Canyon · viewpoint · Mesa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Bull Hill · viewpoint · Mesa · ~40 km · Must-see
- Sweitzer State Park · sanctuary · Delta · ~56 km · Must-see
- Western Colorado Botanical Gardens · sanctuary · Mesa · ~59 km · Must-see
- Colorado National Monument · sanctuary · Mesa · ~61 km · Must-see
- Handy Chapel · church · Mesa · ~61 km · Must-see
- Center for Reflection · museum · Mesa · ~63 km · Must-see
- Lands End Observatory · viewpoint · Mesa · ~64 km · Must-see
- Cross Orchards Historic Site · museum · Mesa · ~64 km · Must-see
- Grand Junction Colorado Temple · church · Mesa · ~66 km · Must-see
- James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park · sanctuary · Mesa · ~67 km · Must-see
- Grand View · viewpoint · Mesa · ~68 km · Must-see
- Independence Monument · viewpoint · Mesa · ~68 km · Must-see
- Uncompahgre National Forest · sanctuary · Ouray · ~69 km · Must-see
- Mount Garfield · viewpoint · Mesa · ~70 km · Must-see
- Montrose County Historical Museum · museum · Montrose · ~74 km · Must-see
- Long Point · viewpoint · Mesa · ~8 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Brushy Ridge
- Unaweep Canyon · viewpoint · Mesa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Bull Hill · viewpoint · Mesa · ~40 km · Must-see
- Lands End Observatory · viewpoint · Mesa · ~64 km · Must-see
- Grand View · viewpoint · Mesa · ~68 km · Must-see
- Independence Monument · viewpoint · Mesa · ~68 km · Must-see
- Mount Garfield · viewpoint · Mesa · ~70 km · Must-see
- Fisher Valley Overlook · viewpoint · Grand · ~75 km · Must-see
- De Beque Canyon · viewpoint · Mesa · ~76 km · Must-see
- Mount Waas · viewpoint · Grand · ~77 km · Must-see
- Mount Mellenthin · viewpoint · San Juan · ~80 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Brushy Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Brushy 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 Brushy Ridge?
Nearby: Dominguez Canyon Wilderness (sanctuary, 23 km), Unaweep Canyon (viewpoint, 26 km), Bull Hill (viewpoint, 40 km), Sweitzer State Park (sanctuary, 56 km), Western Colorado Botanical Gardens (sanctuary, 59 km), Colorado National Monument (sanctuary, 61 km).
Is Brushy Ridge worth visiting?
Brushy Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Colorado on Spotwander.