Sapphire Point Overlook

Swan Mountain Road
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Sapphire Point Overlook
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Distance
0.62 miles
Elevation Gain
49 ft
Route Type
Loop

Features

Scenic
Family Friendly
Lake
Forest
Easy Parking
Wildlife
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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
12/14/2020
Nice Stop
A good place to spend an hour or two hiking around with awesome views. The trail is not maintained during the winter to ...
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Jason Hatfield
1/27/2019
Easy winter hike
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 ...
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Johnathan .
8/1/2018
Good for beginners or visitors to the area
The trail at Sapphire Point and really short and flat, which is perfect for those that may be just visiting the area for the ...
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