Lookout Mountain

Statistics

• Date - 06/02/2026
• Elevation - 8,475'
• Route - Lookout Mountain Trail
• Miles - 1.1
• Elevation Gain - 519'
• ACME Mapper - Link
• CalTopo - Link
• Partners - Not Applicable

Description

Despite working in Del Norte, Colorado, several times over the last 23 years, I have never hiked to Lookout Mountain that lies just south and above the town.  Locals have placed a large white "D" on the north slopes of the mountain.  It's obviously a short hike, but it was to a named peak I could add to my list, so I took the time to hike up to the summit.

Photos

Lookout Mountain from the trailhead.

Lookout Mountain after starting up the trail a few minutes.

Working my way up the trail.

Nearing the summit.

Views to the north and Del Norte, Colorado, from the summit.

Views to the northwest from the summit.

Views to the west towards South Fork, Colorado.

Views to the south towards Dog Mountain and Horseshoe Mountain.

Views to the east towards Monte Vista, Colorado.

Summit Photo