Notable viewpoint · Garfield, Colorado
Short Ridge
Short Ridge is a viewpoint in Garfield, Colorado.
Short 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 Short 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 Short Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 39.58428, -108.01065. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Short Ridge
- Rifle Gap Dam · lake · Garfield · ~28 km · Must-see
- Rifle Gap State Park · sanctuary · Garfield · ~28 km · Must-see
- Rifle Gap State Park · park · Garfield · ~29 km · Must-see
- North Mamm Peak · viewpoint · Garfield · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mount Logan · viewpoint · Garfield · ~32 km · Must-see
- Harvey Gap State Park · sanctuary · Garfield · ~38 km · Must-see
- Vega State Park · sanctuary · Mesa · ~56 km · Must-see
- Harker Park Lake · lake · Rio Blanco · ~63 km · Must-see
- Grand Mesa · viewpoint · Mesa · ~63 km · Must-see
- Storm King Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~65 km · Must-see
- Lake Avery · lake · Rio Blanco · ~67 km · Must-see
- De Beque Canyon · viewpoint · Mesa · ~69 km · Must-see
- Grand Mesa National Forest · sanctuary · Mesa · ~69 km · Must-see
- Blair Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~70 km · Must-see
- Rio Blanco Lake State Wildlife Area · lake · Rio Blanco · ~73 km · Must-see
- Glenwood Hot Springs Grand Pool · attraction · Garfield · ~74 km · Must-see
- Wild West Express Coaster · temple · Garfield · ~74 km · Must-see
- Long Ridge · viewpoint · Garfield · ~3 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Short Ridge
- North Mamm Peak · viewpoint · Garfield · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mount Logan · viewpoint · Garfield · ~32 km · Must-see
- Grand Mesa · viewpoint · Mesa · ~63 km · Must-see
- Storm King Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~65 km · Must-see
- De Beque Canyon · viewpoint · Mesa · ~69 km · Must-see
- Blair Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mount Garfield · viewpoint · Mesa · ~77 km · Must-see
- Lands End Observatory · viewpoint · Mesa · ~81 km · Must-see
- Glenwood Canyon · viewpoint · Garfield · ~84 km · Must-see
- Crater Peak · viewpoint · Delta · ~84 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 Short Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Short 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 Short Ridge?
Nearby: Rifle Gap Dam (lake, 28 km), Rifle Gap State Park (sanctuary, 28 km), Rifle Gap State Park (park, 29 km), North Mamm Peak (viewpoint, 31 km), Mount Logan (viewpoint, 32 km), Harvey Gap State Park (sanctuary, 38 km).
Is Short Ridge worth visiting?
Short Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Colorado on Spotwander.