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Dunckley Pass Overlook

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Looking south-west from Dunckley Pass Overlook. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Overview · Assembled from verified data

Dunckley Pass Overlook sits at 9,773 feet along the Flat Tops Trail, facing 210 degrees toward terrain that drops 395 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. To the south, Pyramid Peak rises at 11,487 feet, 5.5 miles distant, with Orno Peak visible farther south-southeast at 12,119 feet, 8.8 miles away. West-southwest, the view takes in Egry Mesa at 8,394 feet, Pagoda Peak at 11,117 feet, and Sand Peak at 10,834 feet, ranging from 4.8 to 13.1 miles out. Lost Lakes Peaks appear to the south-southwest at 11,288 feet, 10.5 miles away. The overlook is roughly 21 miles from Hayden, 26 miles from Steamboat Springs, and 29.8 miles from Craig. According to USFS notes, the site is generally passable by vehicle from mid-June through October, depending on snowpack, and becomes accessible by snowmobile in winter months. Ripple Creek Overlook is the next stop along the byway.

Access
On the byway
Elevation
9,773 ft
View
Southwest · 210°
Relief
395 ft drop
In view
6 named features
Photos · Real imagery only
The view of The Flat Tops from Dunckley Pass in Rio Blanco County, Colorado .
Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0 · source
A view of the top of Dunckley Pass in the Flat Tops in Rio Blanco County, Colorado . The pictures shows the actual pass, the sign at the top of the pass, and some information boards. The pass provides a view of The Flat Tops mountains. The road over the pass is part of the Flat Tops Trail Scenic and
Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0 · source
In view · Named features

What you’re looking at

Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.

  • Egry Mesa8,394 ftwest-southwest · 4.8 mi
  • Pyramid Peak11,487 ftsouth · 5.5 mi
  • Orno Peak12,119 ftsouth-southeast · 8.8 mi
  • Pagoda Peak11,117 ftwest-southwest · 10.2 mi
  • Lost Lakes Peaks11,288 ftsouth-southwest · 10.5 mi
  • Sand Peak10,834 ftwest-southwest · 13.1 mi
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:1319:2118:45
June solstice05:4020:4220:01
September equinox06:5719:0718:32
December solstice07:2816:4716:03

Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Hayden21.0 mi north-northwest
  • Steamboat Springs26.0 mi northeast
  • Craig29.8 mi northwest
After it: Ripple Creek Overlook →
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Dunckley Pass Overlook · U.S. Forest Service

NOTE: Generally passable by mid-June through October (snow dependent) In the winter months it is accessible by snowmobile.

Just 19 miles outside of Yampa, this is a great place to stop off the Flat Tops Scenic Byway for a picnic or bathroom break. The panoramic view of the Flat Tops and Pyramid Peak from here is spectacular, especially during the fall months for viewing the colors.

Dunckley Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 9,783ft above the sea level, located in the Routt National Forest in Rio Blanco County, and surrounded by the Flat Tops Wilderness.

The road getting here is unpaved but can accommodate regular passenger vehicles. Once parked, look for the little trail that meanders up to the top of the lookout where you will find one picnic table which offers a great opportunity for a picnic. The small hike into the lookout and picnic table is about a 3-5 minute walk.

Read it at U.S. Forest Service →
Common questions

How high is Dunckley Pass Overlook?

Dunckley Pass Overlook sits at about 9,773 feet (2,979 m).

What can you see from Dunckley Pass Overlook?

From Dunckley Pass Overlook: Egry Mesa (WSW, 4.8 mi); Pyramid Peak (S, 5.5 mi); Orno Peak (SSE, 8.8 mi); Pagoda Peak (WSW, 10 mi).

What is the nearest town to Dunckley Pass Overlook?

Hayden, 21 miles NNW of Dunckley Pass Overlook.

What is the next lookout after Dunckley Pass Overlook?

Ripple Creek Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Dunckley Pass Overlook.

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