2 Viewpoints to Explore in Jackson County
Checkout places to visit in Jackson County
Jackson County is located in a beautiful sub-alpine valley in Northern Colorado. It is home to the headwaters of the North Platte River and is also known as the Moose Viewing Capital of Colorado. It is one of the northernmost counties in Colorado and the fourth-least densely populated county with only 1,394 residents as of 2010.
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Viewpoints to Explore in Jackson County
Braddock Peak is one of the three mountains that frame the classic view on the south side of Cameron Pass. It is a popular peak for skiing and splitboarding. The summit of Braddock Peak provides stunning views of the south side of the Diamond Peaks. The mountain is highly accessible in the winter via the Lake Agnes Trail. The Nokhu Hut and Agnes Hut, managed by Never Summer Nordic, sit near the base of Braddock and provide shelter for overnight adventures in this area.
Medicine Bow–Routt National Forest is the official title to a U.S. Forest Service managed area extending over 2,222,313 acres in the states of Wyoming and Colorado. Characterized by mountain ranges and vast open landscapes, the national forests and national grassland provide abundant and unique opportunities for visitors all year round. The Forests provide year-round recreation opportunities for thousands of people.