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Austin Roberts Vista

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Looking west from Austin Roberts Vista. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Access
On the byway
Elevation
6,170 ft
View
West · 270°
Light
Best at sunset
Relief
187 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
A painted redstart seen in the Gila Wilderness, New Mexico
Polinova · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Stiff blue-eyed grass ( Sisyrinchium demissum ) in the United States
Alex Abair · CC BY 4.0 · source
Stiff blue-eyed grass ( Sisyrinchium demissum ) in the United States
Alex Abair · CC BY 4.0 · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:1719:2518:52
June solstice06:0520:2519:49
September equinox07:0219:1118:38
December solstice07:1317:1116:33

Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Santa Clara17.6 mi south
  • Bayard18.9 mi south
  • Silver City19.3 mi south-southwest
After it: Ruins Vista Picnic Area →
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Common questions

How high is Austin Roberts Vista?

Austin Roberts Vista sits at about 6,170 feet (1,881 m).

Is Austin Roberts Vista better at sunrise or sunset?

Sunset. The land falls away from Austin Roberts Vista toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.

What is the nearest town to Austin Roberts Vista?

Santa Clara, 18 miles S of Austin Roberts Vista.

What is the next lookout after Austin Roberts Vista?

Ruins Vista Picnic Area is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Austin Roberts Vista.

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A scenic overlook on Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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