Highlight • Viewpoint
Swan Mountain Recreation Area
Hiking
5.0
(3)
Road cycling
5.0
(1)
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Matthew
June 27, 2023
Hiking
The Swan Mountain Recreation Area is the site of the Sapphire Point Overlook and picnic area. There are private events at this site on a regular basis (lots of summer weddings), but the area is usually left open for public use. Access to Sapphire Point Overlook is easy since there is a parking area less than half a mile from the trail, and the parking area is located just off of the Dillon Reservoir Recpath.
Matthew
June 3, 2025
Road cycling
Sapphire Point Overlook is a frequented destination by tourists, as the trail to the official overlook is easy to access.
You can see the Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges looming behind Lake Dillon Reservoir from this overlook area. The Dillon Creek Reservoir Recpath crosses by the overlook trail in the Sapphire Point Trail parking lot, making Sapphire Point Trail popular as both a standalone trail and an addition to another trail or bigger loop.
You can see the Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges looming behind Lake Dillon Reservoir from this overlook area. The Dillon Creek Reservoir Recpath crosses by the overlook trail in the Sapphire Point Trail parking lot, making Sapphire Point Trail popular as both a standalone trail and an addition to another trail or bigger loop.
Phil
July 31, 2025
Hiking
Great trails! Great directions! Very good maintained! Many rest areas or benches!
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30.5km
08:03
280m
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Hike the difficult 18.9-mile Dillon Reservoir Recpath Loop, gaining 907 feet with stunning views of the reservoir and mountains.
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