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Overlook Trail No. 641

This trail offers great opportunities for viewing the surrounding country outside of the Canyon and 11-Mile Reservoir. It does not provide access to the Reservoir.

Occasionally, golden eagles can be viewed nesting in the nearby granite cliffs and crags. In the spring and late fall, bald eagles can be seen in the 11-Mile Canyon area.

Water is available at Spillway Campground.



 The Basics


Difficulty: Easy
Intermediate
Length: 0.5 mile
Elevation: 8500 to 9200 feet
Trailhead Elevation: 8500 feet
Elevation Change: 700 foot gain
Time to Allow: 1/2 to 1 hr
Season: Year Round
Managed By: South Park Ranger District
Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
PO Box 219
Fairplay, CO  80440
Phone: 719-836-2031


 Directions to Trailhead

Access to this trail is at Spillway Campground located in 11-mile Canyon. Spillway Campground is the furthest campground from the canyon entrance. The trailhead is located in the campground across from the pay station. Please do not park in campground fee sites. There is a $4.00 fee to enter 11-Mile Canyon.






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