Windy Point Trail - Dillon Reservoir

Windy Point is a small peninsula on Dillon Reservoir. The hike begins at the hiking area of the Prospect Campground.  There is a short trail to the west through the campground to west side of the point. The trail follows the lake along the shore for 1.3 miles where it ends at a private picnic shelter. The option is to return to the parking area on trails through the campground or as an out-and back - the distance is about the same.

Directions

From Frisco/I-70 take Exit 203, Frisco/Breckenridge, and travel 4 miles on Highway 9 through the town of Frisco. Turn left on Swan Mountain Road and go about 3 miles to the Swan Mountain Recreation Area, the turn-off will be on your left. Parking is immediately on your right before the gate. From Silverthorne/I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon. Travel 4 miles east on HWY 6 through the town of Dillon. Turn right on Swan Mountain road and drive 2 miles to Swan Mountain Recreation Area which will be on your right. Parking is immediately on your right before the gate.

There are restrooms at the parking area. There is no charge for the hiking parking area but do not park in the paid spaces for campers.  

More Information:

USFS - https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver/recreation/windy-point-th-9130

COTREX - https://trails.colorado.gov/trails/windy-point-14820

Alltrails - https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/windy-point-and-ridge-trail-loop

• Suitable Activities: Hiking
• Seasons: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Length: 2.7 mi
• Elevation Gain: 150 ft
• High Point: 9,080 ft

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Dillon Ranger District (WRNF)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 15
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15