From the parking area, follow the red-blazed Overlook Spur Trail that ascends Overlook Mountain on a gravel road. You’ll be climbing about 1,300 feet in elevation in the next 2.3 miles, with many views of the surrounding mountains as you climb.
About 1.9 miles from the start, you’ll come to the ruins of the former Overlook Mountain House on the right side of the trail. First built in...