Off the Beaten Path: Billings Gap Overlook Route

This hike takes you to a great viewpoint of the Billings Gap area between Blue Mesa and the landform to the east. The route follows the steep edge of Blue Mesa and offers views of badlands to the east and the broad grassy valleys to the north and south. The badlands’ blues, purples, grays, and whites seem to shift throughout the day and with the seasons. The summer monsoon adds a touch of green vegetation and wildflowers.