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Lime Creek Overlook

Lime Creek Overlook at San Juan National Forest near Silverton, Colorado is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back roadside walk that features views of Twilight Peak, located along the Million Dollar Highway.

This is not a hike but rather a short roadside walk along the Million Dollar Highway that features views above Lime Creek with Twilight Peak towering overhead to the south. Visitors can choose to walk as far or as little as they wish, but the best views are from the southern end of the large parking turnout.

Parking
Visitors will find a large parking turnout at the coordinates provided, located along the east side of the Million Dollar Highway. The turnout is large enough to fit several dozen vehicles as of June 2024.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and should be cleaned up after.
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Know Before You Go

  • Lime Creek Overlook offers easy access to scenic views of Twilight Peak.
  • The "trail" is a short roadside walk from a large parking turnout on the Million Dollar Highway.
  • Dogs are permitted if leashed, and owners must clean up after them.
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
1'
Rating
3.0
Added
June 03, 2024
Updated
August 01, 2024

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 41°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High 66°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Low 43°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday
High 65°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low 46°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High 61°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sunday Night
Low 45°F
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High 58°F
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Monday Night
Low 43°F
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Tuesday
High 57°F
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Tuesday Night
Low 43°F
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Wednesday
High 58°F
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Wednesday Night
Low 42°F
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High 59°F
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.72611, -107.749084
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.72611, -107.749084
  3. View of Twilight Peak

    37.725778, -107.749031
    View of Twilight Peak

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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0.1 miles / 0.2 km
June 03, 2024
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