Overlook

A trail leads to the overlook where you can learn more about the events of November 29, 1864.

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Benches/Seating, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Scenic View/Photo Spot

The Overlook offers a panoramic view of the creek bed, where the Cheyenne and Arapaho village was located and where the massacre began. The surrounding landscape illustrates specific facets of the story such as the location of the pony herds, the direction of the soldiers’ attack and the routes of escape that most of the Cheyenne/Arapaho followed. With little exception, the landscape appears today exactly as it did during the time of the massacre. There are a few benches and a shade structure, which can accommodate up to sixteen seated visitors.