Notable viewpoint · Garfield, Colorado
Monegar Ridge
Monegar Ridge is a viewpoint in Garfield, Colorado.
Monegar 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 Monegar 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 Monegar Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 39.73622, -107.12851. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Monegar Ridge
- Dotsero Crater · viewpoint · Eagle · ~14 km · Must-see
- Deep Lake · lake · Garfield · ~19 km · Must-see
- Glenwood Canyon · viewpoint · Garfield · ~25 km · Must-see
- White River National Forest · sanctuary · Eagle · ~25 km · Must-see
- Wild West Express Coaster · temple · Garfield · ~32 km · Must-see
- Blair Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~32 km · Must-see
- Castle Peak · viewpoint · Eagle · ~32 km · Must-see
- Glenwood Hot Springs Grand Pool · attraction · Garfield · ~33 km · Must-see
- Flat Tops Wilderness · sanctuary · Garfield · ~35 km · Must-see
- Storm King Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~36 km · Must-see
- Trappers Lake · lake · Garfield · ~37 km · Must-see
- Flat Top Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~39 km · Must-see
- Ripple Creek Overlook · viewpoint · Rio Blanco · ~53 km · Must-see
- Sylvan Lake State Park · lake · Eagle · ~54 km · Must-see
- Harker Park Lake · lake · Rio Blanco · ~57 km · Must-see
- Red Table Mountain · viewpoint · Eagle · ~58 km · Must-see
- Harvey Gap State Park · sanctuary · Garfield · ~59 km · Must-see
- Middle Lake Trail · lake · Eagle · ~61 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Monegar Ridge
- Dotsero Crater · viewpoint · Eagle · ~14 km · Must-see
- Glenwood Canyon · viewpoint · Garfield · ~25 km · Must-see
- Blair Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~32 km · Must-see
- Castle Peak · viewpoint · Eagle · ~32 km · Must-see
- Storm King Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~36 km · Must-see
- Flat Top Mountain · viewpoint · Garfield · ~39 km · Must-see
- Ripple Creek Overlook · viewpoint · Rio Blanco · ~53 km · Must-see
- Red Table Mountain · viewpoint · Eagle · ~58 km · Must-see
- New York Mountain · viewpoint · Eagle · ~63 km · Must-see
- Mount Sopris · viewpoint · Pitkin · ~66 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 Monegar Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Monegar 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 Monegar Ridge?
Nearby: Dotsero Crater (viewpoint, 14 km), Deep Lake (lake, 19 km), Glenwood Canyon (viewpoint, 25 km), White River National Forest (sanctuary, 25 km), Wild West Express Coaster (temple, 32 km), Blair Mountain (viewpoint, 32 km).
Is Monegar Ridge worth visiting?
Monegar Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Colorado on Spotwander.