Jersey Jim Lookout Tower
Usa, north-america
48.3 km
3,002 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! You NEED to check out Jersey Jim Lookout in southwest Colorado. Perched way up high in the San Juan National Forest, this epic lookout tower sits at almost 10,000 feet! The views? Unbelievable.
Getting there is part of the fun. Road 561, the gravel road that takes you to the top, is generally open from late spring to mid-fall, depending on the snow. Good news: you don't need a fancy 4x4, most 2WD vehicles can handle it. Just take it slow (under 30 mph!), keep an eye out for cows and deer (this is their home, too!), and get ready for some seriously stunning scenery. Trust me, this hidden gem is worth the trek.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 48.3 km
- Max Elevation
- 3,002 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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