2 miles above sea level
This overlook sits at 10,596 feet on Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road, facing south. The terrain drops 276 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. Mount Ida is visible to the southeast, 3.4 miles away, rising to 12,866 feet. Estes Park lies 15.6 miles to the east, with Boulder 39.8 miles southeast and Louisville 47.0 miles southeast. Daylight hours shift across the year: sunrise runs from 05:34 at the June solstice to 07:24 at the December solstice, with sunset ranging from 20:38 in June to 16:41 in December. Farview Curve Overlook precedes this stop, and Medicine Bow Curve follows it along the route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Mount Ida12,866 ftsoutheast · 3.4 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:08 | 19:16 | 18:40 |
| June solstice | 05:34 | 20:38 | 19:57 |
| September equinox | 06:52 | 19:02 | 18:26 |
| December solstice | 07:24 | 16:41 | 15:57 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Estes Park15.6 mi east
- Boulder39.8 mi southeast
- Louisville47.0 mi southeast
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How high is 2 miles above sea level?
2 miles above sea level sits at about 10,596 feet (3,230 m).
What can you see from 2 miles above sea level?
From 2 miles above sea level: Mount Ida (SE, 3.4 mi).
What is the nearest town to 2 miles above sea level?
Estes Park, 16 miles E of 2 miles above sea level.
What is the next lookout after 2 miles above sea level?
Medicine Bow Curve is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after 2 miles above sea level.
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Day trips start here
- Rocky Mountain National Park · 8 mi
- Estes Park · 16 mi
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