DESCRIPTION

This area is in the remote northern area of the Sand Wash Basin Wild Horse Management area. A herd of wild horses is usually found on top of Lookout Mountain. Cell service is good on top of Lookout Mountain especially with AT&T service.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hike
- soaring
- thermals

weather

Wind is typically from the North through West during the winter and spring. The months of April, May, and first part of June allow for flying due to favorable winds and snow having melted. The wind shifts south through west during the summer months. During the fall and into winter the winds shift back to North through West.

access

Area is accessible by higher clearance vehicle due to the drive with uneven surface up the hill to Lookout Mountain. Can be accessed with lower clearance vehicle if parking and hiking before the switchbacks on the west side of Lookout Mountain and climb up the hill. There is a good turn around spot before the steepest section if climbing up the west side of Lookout Mountain and a need to reverse arises. The turn for Sand Wash Basin is well marked and can be found on Highway 318. Lookout Mountain is also accessible from the north and east on county road 4 which is paved. There are a variety of dirt road options that branch off county road 4 to take you to Lookout Mountain. All roads to Lookout Mountain are dirt and can be slick after a rain. Many roads are not maintained during the winter months. The closest fuel station is in Maybell Colorado about 50 miles to the south. Water and food can be found in Maybell too.