Sapphire Point Overlook

Swan Mountain Road, Colorado

3.3/5

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Distance

0.62 miles

Elevation Gain

49 ft

Route Type

Loop

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Added by Grace Ditzenberger

Sapphire Point Overlook is a short yet charming hike leading to a stunning overlook of Lake Dillon near Breckenridge, Colorado.

This short, 0.6 mile loop hike gives a beautiful view of Lake Dillon and is an easy, family-friendly hike. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leash. The trail is clear cut and descends a few feet while looping around the side of the mountain to the overlook point.

It is definitely a worthwhile stop on the road.

PARKING
Parking can be very limited and challenging during the summer, especially on the weekends. Local law enforcement does not want people parking on the shoulder of Swan Mountain Road and may write citations for those parking along the shoulder.

NOTE
Please do NOT feed chipmunks on this trail. The U.S. Forest Service does not permit feeding of wildlife.

GETTING THERE
From Breckenridge, follow CO-9 N to Swan Mountain Road and take a right. The parking lot for the overlook trail will be on left coming from Breckenridge.

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Kyle C

Sapphire Point Overlook

12/14/20

A good place to spend an hour or two hiking around with awesome views. The trail is not maintained during the winter to microspikes might be helpful.

4.0

Explorer

Tiffany Young

Explorer

Sapphire Point Overlook

10/02/20

Easy and convenient lookout that you can get to via Swan Mountain or the bike path. Though very popular and can be crowded. The lookout has a few tables set up, but I came off the bike path to hang my hammock in the trees for some reading before sunset.

3.0

Explorer

Jason Hatfield

Explorer

Sapphire Point Overlook

01/27/19

From a hiking standpoint it has nice views but unfortunately, I've never had great photography luck there. There's not really a clean composition and the trees are distracting unless covered in sticky snow (which doesn't happen often).

3.0

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Johnathan .

Explorer

Sapphire Point Overlook

08/01/18

The trail at Sapphire Point and really short and flat, which is perfect for those that may be just visiting the area for the day or those traveling with families. You'll get great vistas of Lake Dillon and Summit County.

3.0

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