Windy Point Observation Site · U.S. Forest Service
Windy Point Observation Site is a picturesque viewing area located adjacent to Colorado Highway 149.
Windy Point Observation Site
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Windy Point Observation Site sits at 10,880 feet along the Silver Thread Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway, adjacent to Colorado Highway 149. The land drops 658 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, and the view faces 270 degrees, directly west. Argenta Falls is visible 2.8 miles west at 9,037 feet, with Red Mountain further west at 5.0 miles and 12,822 feet. Grassy Mountain lies to the west-southwest at 5.9 miles and 12,795 feet, and Neoga Mountain appears west-northwest at 6.3 miles and 10,900 feet, lower in elevation than the two nearer peaks. Because the overlook faces due west, the view aligns with sunset; on the June solstice the sun sets at 20:36, while on the December solstice it sets at 16:54. Telluride is 31.2 miles to the west, Mountain Village is 33.7 miles west, and Montrose is 48.4 miles to the northwest.
Access
On the byway
Elevation
10,880 ft
View
West · 270°
Light
Best at sunset
Relief
658 ft drop
In view
4 named features
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Argenta Falls9,037 ftwest · 2.8 mi
- Red Mountain12,822 ftwest · 5.0 mi
- Grassy Mountain12,795 ftwest-southwest · 5.9 mi
- Neoga Mountain10,900 ftwest-northwest · 6.3 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 19:21 | 18:46 |
| June solstice | 05:47 | 20:36 | 19:56 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 19:08 | 18:33 |
| December solstice | 07:22 | 16:54 | 16:12 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Telluride31.2 mi west
- Mountain Village33.7 mi west
- Montrose48.4 mi northwest
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How high is Windy Point Observation Site?
Windy Point Observation Site sits at about 10,880 feet (3,316 m).
What can you see from Windy Point Observation Site?
From Windy Point Observation Site: Argenta Falls (W, 2.8 mi); Red Mountain (W, 5.0 mi); Grassy Mountain (WSW, 5.9 mi); Neoga Mountain (WNW, 6.3 mi).
Is Windy Point Observation Site better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Windy Point Observation Site toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Windy Point Observation Site?
Telluride, 31 miles W of Windy Point Observation Site.
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