Buffalo Herd Overlook sits at 7,671 feet along the Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway, with the terrain dropping 83 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. The view faces 300 degrees, oriented toward the sunset. Centennial Cone rises to the northwest at 4.3 miles, reaching 8,648 feet; Centennial Cone Park, which takes its name from this peak, contains a 12-mile trail used for equestrian travel, mountain biking, and hiking, along with wildlife viewing. To the west-southwest, Mount Pence stands 7.2 miles away at 9,897 feet, and Snyder Mountain is 7.6 miles away at 9,820 feet. Because the overlook faces the sunset direction, evening light crosses the view; sunset falls at 19:13 near the March equinox, 20:33 at the June solstice, 19:00 near the September equinox, and 16:41 at the December solstice. Lakewood lies 11.4 miles to the east, Denver 16.8 miles east, and Aurora 22.7 miles east. The previous stop on the byway is Carol Karlin Overlook.
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:05 | 19:13 | 18:38 |
| June solstice | 05:34 | 20:33 | 19:53 |
| September equinox | 06:50 | 19:00 | 18:24 |
| December solstice | 07:19 | 16:41 | 15:58 |
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Centennial Cone is a 8,649-foot (2,636-meter) mountain in Jefferson County, Colorado. Centennial Cone Park takes its name from the mountain. The park features a 12-mile (19-kilometer) long equestrian, mountain biking, and hiking trail that offers scenic views and wildlife viewing.
Buffalo Herd Overlook sits at about 7,671 feet (2,338 m).
From Buffalo Herd Overlook: Centennial Cone (NW, 4.3 mi); Mount Pence (WSW, 7.2 mi); Snyder Mountain (WSW, 7.6 mi).
Sunset. The land falls away from Buffalo Herd Overlook toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
Lakewood, 11 miles E of Buffalo Herd Overlook.
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