View of the Front Range


To reach the Highlands Point Compass Rose you will need to hike a Minimum of 2 miles round trip (1 mile each way). Park at the East-West Trail Head at N 39 30.241’ W 104 56.501’ Take the trail west to Highlands Point. You can also reach the Highlands point by taking the Dad Clark Trail, located by the Mountain View High School, south for just over 1 mile.
Highlands Point
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Team Trail Walker
N 39° 30.699 W 104° 57.377
13S E 503758 N 4373558
The Highlands Point life-size compass offers incredible views and points out various Colorado landmarks.
Waymark Code: WM631
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/15/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member THE DAM TROLLS
Views: 52

The Highlands Point Compass Rose sits atop a hill overlooking Highlands Ranch and the surrounding area. At an elevation of 6310 ft, this lookout affords a tremendous view of the Front Range from Colorado Springs to Boulder. The compass Rose itself includes markers pointing out some of the areas landmarks. In addition, well-designed tubular sights direct your view to the beauty of three of Colorado’s Front Range 14ers. The compass is located on the East-West Trail at the edge of the 8,200-acre Backcountry Wilderness Area. A visitor to the Compass Rose could see Elk, Deer, Coyote or other wildlife in the adjacent Wilderness area.





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