Notable viewpoint · Jefferson, Colorado
Lyons Ridge
Lyons Ridge is a viewpoint in Jefferson, Colorado.
Lyons 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 Lyons 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 Lyons Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 39.58646, -105.15868. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lyons Ridge
- Bradford House II · fort · Jefferson · ~2 km · Must-see
- South Valley Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~4 km · Must-see
- LoDaisKa site · fort · Jefferson · ~7 km · Must-see
- Mount Lindo Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~7 km · Must-see
- Robert F. Clement Park · park · Jefferson · ~9 km · Must-see
- Morrison Natural History Museum · museum · Jefferson · ~9 km · Must-see
- Chatfield Reservoir · lake · Douglas · ~11 km · Must-see
- Marston Lake · lake · Denver · ~11 km · Must-see
- Chatfield State Park · park · Douglas · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mount Morrison · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~13 km · Must-see
- Little Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~13 km · Must-see
- Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center · park · Jefferson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Berrian Mountain · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Platte Canyon · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Pence Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~16 km · Must-see
- Green Mountain · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~16 km · Must-see
- O'Fallon Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~17 km · Must-see
- Corwina Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~17 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Lyons Ridge
- Mount Morrison · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~13 km · Must-see
- Berrian Mountain · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Platte Canyon · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Green Mountain · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~16 km · Must-see
- Lookout Mountain · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Zion · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~24 km · Must-see
- South Table Mountain · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~24 km · Must-see
- North Table Mountain · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~29 km · Must-see
- Long Scraggy Peak · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mount Bailey · viewpoint · Park · ~40 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 Lyons Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lyons 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 Lyons Ridge?
Nearby: Bradford House II (fort, 2 km), South Valley Park (sanctuary, 4 km), LoDaisKa site (fort, 7 km), Mount Lindo Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Robert F. Clement Park (park, 9 km), Morrison Natural History Museum (museum, 9 km).
Is Lyons Ridge worth visiting?
Lyons Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Colorado on Spotwander.