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Recreation Region: Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Lookout Mountain Trailhead (#934)

Lookout Mountain Trail can be accessed from the Danner Pass Trail 926, which starts off County Road 44H near the old Buckhorn Ranger Station. From here the trail heads south for several miles before intersecting with Lookout Mountain Trail 934. Heading west from this intersection, trail 934 takes you about three miles west, eventually meeting with the Signal Mountain Trail 928. Note OHVs are not allowed south of the intersection on the Danner Pass Trail or west of the end of the Lookout Mountain Trail 934 at the junction with Forest Service Road 154C. The trail may also be accessed from the area known as "5 Points" on Crystal Mountain Road at the junction of Forest Service Roads 344 and 132. From here the trail heads west back to the junction with the Danner Pass Trail 926. 

General Information

Motorized single-track vehicles are not permitted south of Danner Pass or west of the end of the Lookout Mountain Trail at the junction with FSR 154C. Motorcycles, whether licensed or unlicensed, must be registered as an OHV with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Certified weed-free hay is required for stock.

Getting There

Elevation

Peak Elevation: 10,630'

Directions

Lookout Mountain trail can be accessed from the west via the Signal Mountain Trail (#928-2), or from the north and south on Danner Pass Trail (#926). See Danner Pass and Signal Mountain Trail Guides for access information.

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Certified weed-free hay is required for stock.

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated February 25th, 2025