The Highlands Point Vista Overlook is on the Douglas County East-West trail at an alititude of about 6,300 feet. There's a designated area for the view, with signage clarify the various geographical features that can be seen from the vista. All of the Highlands Point trail system can be seen in the foreground, and the backdrop, looking west, is the Front Range mountains from south of Pikes Peak to north of Long's Peak.