Windy Point Observation Site

Windy Point Observation Site is a scenic viewpoint in , . Windy Point Observation Site is situated nearby to the mountain saddle , as well as near the protected area .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Slumgullion Pass and Slumgullion Earthflow.

Mountain saddle
Photo: Tom, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a mountain pass in southwestern traversed by State Highway 149 east of . The north side has the steepest grade of any continuously paved road in Colorado, but the pass does not close often in winter because snowplows clear the route regularly during this season.

Protected area
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The is a remnant of a landslide in the in , . It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1983.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lake City.

Town
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is a statutory town that is the county seat of, the most populous community in, and the only incorporated municipality in , , United States. is situated 5 miles northwest of Windy Point Observation Site.

Windy Point Observation Site

Latitude
37.98631° or 37° 59′ 11″ north
Longitude
-107.2423° or 107° 14′ 32″ west
Open location code
859JXQP5+G3
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7674136650
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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Highlights include Ottowa Mine and Slumgullion Point.

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