Bodhi Tree
Bodhi Tree sits along Historic Route 66 at an elevation of 9,974 feet, facing 300 degrees toward the northwest. The terrain drops 897 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Nearby points in view include Upper La Cueva Canyon and La Luz Overlook to the north at 0.3 miles, Sandia Peak also to the north at 0.4 miles, Cañon La Cueva Overlook to the west-northwest at 0.7 miles, and Pondorosa Point to the west-northwest at 1.1 miles. The facing direction looks toward sunset, offset by 30 degrees from square with the horizon. Sunset times vary through the year, from 20:24 at the June solstice to 16:58 at the December solstice, with equinox sunsets falling near 19:04 to 19:18. Albuquerque lies 14.1 miles to the southwest, Rio Rancho is 15.2 miles to the west-northwest, and Santa Fe is 44.0 miles to the northeast. The previous lookout along the route is Madera Overlook.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Upper La Cueva Canyon, La Luz Overlook10,668 ftnorth · 0.3 mi
- Sandia Peak10,657 ftnorth · 0.4 mi
- Cañon La Cueva Overlook8,952 ftwest-northwest · 0.7 mi
- Pondorosa Point8,296 ftwest-northwest · 1.1 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:10 | 19:18 | 18:44 |
| June solstice | 05:52 | 20:24 | 19:47 |
| September equinox | 06:55 | 19:04 | 18:31 |
| December solstice | 07:11 | 16:58 | 16:19 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Albuquerque14.1 mi southwest
- Rio Rancho15.2 mi west-northwest
- Santa Fe44.0 mi northeast
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How high is Bodhi Tree?
Bodhi Tree sits at about 9,974 feet (3,040 m).
What can you see from Bodhi Tree?
From Bodhi Tree: Upper La Cueva Canyon, La Luz Overlook (N, 0.3 mi); Sandia Peak (N, 0.4 mi); Cañon La Cueva Overlook (WNW, 0.7 mi); Pondorosa Point (WNW, 1.1 mi).
Is Bodhi Tree better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Bodhi Tree 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 Bodhi Tree?
Albuquerque, 14 miles SW of Bodhi Tree.
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