Ripple Creek Overlook Interpretive Site sits at 10,051 feet along the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway, facing 150 degrees toward the south-southeast. The terrain drops 310 feet within 600 meters of the site. Several named peaks and features are visible: Sable Point to the south-southwest at 5.1 miles (11,325 ft), Lost Lakes Peaks to the east-southeast at 5.4 miles (11,288 ft), Himes Peak to the south-southeast at 6.9 miles (11,127 ft), Little Marvine Peaks to the south at 7.4 miles (11,725 ft), Chinese Wall to the southeast at 8.3 miles (11,610 ft), and Trappers Peak to the south-southeast at 11.0 miles (11,991 ft). The site offers picnic facilities and restrooms, making it a stop for a break along the byway. Camping is prohibited within 1/4 mile of the overlook. The nearest towns are Craig, 31.6 miles north-northwest; Gypsum, 36.3 miles south-southeast; and Steamboat Springs, 36.9 miles northeast. Sunrise and sunset vary through the year, from a 05:41 sunrise at the June solstice to a 07:29 sunrise at the December solstice, with sunset ranging between 16:48 and 20:43 across the same period.
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 19:22 | 18:46 |
| June solstice | 05:41 | 20:43 | 20:02 |
| September equinox | 06:58 | 19:08 | 18:32 |
| December solstice | 07:29 | 16:48 | 16:04 |
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Ripple Creek Overlook Interpretive Site provides a nice rest stop along the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway. The site provides picnic facilities and restrooms. Camping is prohibited within 1/4 mile of the Overlook.
Ripple Creek Overlook Interpretive Site sits at about 10,051 feet (3,064 m).
From Ripple Creek Overlook Interpretive Site: Sable Point (SSW, 5.1 mi); Lost Lakes Peaks (ESE, 5.4 mi); Himes Peak (SSE, 6.9 mi); Little Marvine Peaks (S, 7.4 mi).
Craig, 32 miles NNW of Ripple Creek Overlook Interpretive Site.
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