Notable viewpoint · Garfield, Colorado
Jackrabbit Ridge
Jackrabbit Ridge is a viewpoint in Garfield, Colorado.
Jackrabbit 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 Jackrabbit 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 Jackrabbit Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 39.60395, -108.21838. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Jackrabbit Ridge
- Mount Logan · viewpoint · Garfield · ~28 km · Must-see
- North Mamm Peak · viewpoint · Garfield · ~48 km · Must-see
- Rifle Gap Dam · lake · Garfield · ~49 km · Must-see
- Rifle Gap State Park · sanctuary · Garfield · ~50 km · Must-see
- Rifle Gap State Park · park · Garfield · ~51 km · Must-see
- Harvey Gap State Park · sanctuary · Garfield · ~60 km · Must-see
- De Beque Canyon · viewpoint · Mesa · ~64 km · Must-see
- Rio Blanco Lake State Wildlife Area · lake · Rio Blanco · ~67 km · Must-see
- Grand Mesa National Forest · sanctuary · Mesa · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mount Garfield · viewpoint · Mesa · ~70 km · Must-see
- Vega State Park · sanctuary · Mesa · ~70 km · Must-see
- Grand Mesa · viewpoint · Mesa · ~72 km · Must-see
- Trail Ridge · viewpoint · Garfield · ~9 km
- Davis Point · viewpoint · Garfield · ~10 km
- Sleepy Ridge · viewpoint · Garfield · ~11 km
- Puddin Ridge · viewpoint · Garfield · ~15 km
- Barnes Ridge · viewpoint · Rio Blanco · ~18 km
- Haystack Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~18 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Jackrabbit Ridge
- Mount Logan · viewpoint · Garfield · ~28 km · Must-see
- North Mamm Peak · viewpoint · Garfield · ~48 km · Must-see
- De Beque Canyon · viewpoint · Mesa · ~64 km · Must-see
- Mount Garfield · viewpoint · Mesa · ~70 km · Must-see
- Grand Mesa · viewpoint · Mesa · ~72 km · Must-see
- Lands End Observatory · viewpoint · Mesa · ~80 km · Must-see
- Colorow Mountain · viewpoint · Rio Blanco · ~80 km · Must-see
- Storm King Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~88 km · Must-see
- Independence Monument · viewpoint · Mesa · ~89 km · Must-see
- Blair Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~90 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 Jackrabbit Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Jackrabbit 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 Jackrabbit Ridge?
Nearby: Mount Logan (viewpoint, 28 km), North Mamm Peak (viewpoint, 48 km), Rifle Gap Dam (lake, 49 km), Rifle Gap State Park (sanctuary, 50 km), Rifle Gap State Park (park, 51 km), Harvey Gap State Park (sanctuary, 60 km).
Is Jackrabbit Ridge worth visiting?
Jackrabbit Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Colorado on Spotwander.