Fryingpan Overlook Trail

The Fryingpan Overlook Trail presents the ideal opportunity to take in the dumbfounding views of Colorado’s mountainous wilderness. The steep, but manageable terrain will certainly tire you out a bit, but worry not, as it isn’t overly exhausting! Perfect for active families, novice hikers, and those needing to acclimate to the area’s elevation, this trek attracts all types of outdoor enthusiasts.

Begin your journey along the Fryingpan Overlook Trail from the Ruedi Overlook Trailhead. From here, the Ruedi Overlook Trail will guide hikers through ponderosa pine forests along several switchbacks. Carefully navigate the winding path and mind your footing on the rocky terrain. Soon you will meet the reservoir overlook that exposes vast vistas of the shimmering waters bounded by dense woodlands and rolling mountains. After reveling in the views continue up the trail to the Fryingpan Overlook.

From the final lookout, you will be rewarded with epic alpine views. With mountains lining the horizon and spanning as far as the eye can see, you will be astounded by the grandeur of the Colorado wilderness. Enjoy the sights, then retrace your footing along the path back to the trailhead.