86-Mile Overlook
86-Mile Overlook sits at 1,806 feet along the Dalton Highway, facing due east. The land drops 309 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Dall River lies in view to the east, about 21.8 miles distant, at an elevation of 364 feet. The overlook faces directly toward sunrise. In June, the sun does not set. At the equinoxes, sunrise falls near 08:00 and sunset near 20:10, while at the December solstice sunrise comes at 11:43 and sunset at 14:17, giving a short daylight window. Hess Creek Overlook lies before this stop, and Finger Mountain Wayside follows it along the highway.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Dall River364 fteast · 21.8 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 08:02 | 20:17 | 19:09 |
| June solstice | Midnight sun — the sun does not set | ||
| September equinox | 07:44 | 20:05 | 18:57 |
| December solstice | 11:43 | 14:17 | — |
Local time (America/Anchorage). Computed for this exact position.
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How high is 86-Mile Overlook?
86-Mile Overlook sits at about 1,806 feet (550 m).
What can you see from 86-Mile Overlook?
From 86-Mile Overlook: Dall River (E, 22 mi).
Is 86-Mile Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from 86-Mile Overlook toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the next lookout after 86-Mile Overlook?
Finger Mountain Wayside is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after 86-Mile Overlook.
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