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Scenic Viewpoints in Montrose County, Colorado

7 scenic viewpoints in Montrose County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

Top scenic viewpoints

Cedar Point OverlookScenic Viewpoint
Cedar Point OverlookMontrose County · 2,134 m
Balanced Rock OverlookScenic Viewpoint
Balanced Rock OverlookMontrose County
Big Island OverlookScenic Viewpoint
Big Island OverlookMontrose County
Chasm View OverlookScenic Viewpoint
Chasm View OverlookMontrose County
Scenic Viewpoint
Cross Fissures Overlook IIMontrose County · 2,347 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Pulpit Rock OverlookMontrose County · 2,461 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Tabeguache OverlookMontrose County · 2,835 m

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How to photograph scenic viewpoints

Overlooks are about the sweep of the land, so low-angle light matters most: side-light at sunrise or sunset reveals ridges and texture that midday sun flattens.

  • Arrive 30–45 minutes before sunrise or sunset to find a composition before the light peaks.
  • Use a telephoto (70–200 mm) to isolate layered ridges and light rays instead of shooting only wide.
  • Check the sun azimuth for your date: front-light, side-light and back-light give three different pictures from the same rail.
  • Haze builds in summer afternoons; mornings after a cold front are often the clearest.
  • Stay behind barriers — many overlook edges are undercut or crumbly.

Season: Clear, dry air in autumn and after winter storms gives the longest views; summer adds wildflowers but also haze.