The Shadow Mountain Overlook Tower is located 4.8 miles from the Grand Lake - East Shore Trailhead on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The Lookout, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the last of four fire detection towers constructed in the Park during the Great Depression era.

The Shadow Mountain Overlook Tower. Amazing 360 degree views from the tower.

Beautiful views of Shadow Mountain Lake and distant peaks from the trail.

This trail provides incredible 360 degree views.

Looking northwest towards the Never Summer Mountain Range.

Grand Lake with Shadow Mountain Lake visible in the left of the photo.

Grand Lake framed by high peaks of the Rocky Mountain area.