Calf Creek Viewpoint
Calf Creek Viewpoint sits at mile 106 of 123 along the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 6,298 feet. The overlook faces south, with land dropping 753 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. From this position, several features are visible: Phantastic Viewpoint lies 5.0 miles south at 5,576 feet, Escalante Overlook is 6.0 miles southwest at 6,146 feet, Head Of The Rocks Overlook stands 6.2 miles south-southwest at 6,247 feet, and Old Sheffield Road Butte is visible 7.8 miles south at 5,938 feet. Escalante is the nearest town, 11.0 miles west-southwest, with Tropic 39.1 miles west-southwest and Bicknell 35.9 miles north-northwest. Sunrise and sunset times vary by season: on the June solstice the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 20:52, while on the December solstice sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 17:11. The equinox sunrise and sunset times fall between these ranges. This stop follows Lookout Escalante and precedes Lower Calf Creek Fall along the byway route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Phantastic Viewpoint5,576 ftsouth · 5.0 mi
- Escalante Overlook6,146 ftsouthwest · 6.0 mi
- Head Of The Rocks Overlook6,247 ftsouth-southwest · 6.2 mi
- Old Sheffield Road Butte5,938 ftsouth · 7.8 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:38 | 19:03 |
| June solstice | 06:05 | 20:52 | 20:13 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 19:24 | 18:50 |
| December solstice | 07:38 | 17:11 | 16:30 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 106 of 123 along Journey Through Time Scenic Byway.
- Escalante11.0 mi west-southwest
- Bicknell35.9 mi north-northwest
- Tropic39.1 mi west-southwest
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How high is Calf Creek Viewpoint?
Calf Creek Viewpoint sits at about 6,298 feet (1,920 m).
What can you see from Calf Creek Viewpoint?
From Calf Creek Viewpoint: Phantastic Viewpoint (S, 5.0 mi); Escalante Overlook (SW, 6.0 mi); Head Of The Rocks Overlook (SSW, 6.2 mi); Old Sheffield Road Butte (S, 7.8 mi).
What is the nearest town to Calf Creek Viewpoint?
Escalante, 11 miles WSW of Calf Creek Viewpoint.
What is the next lookout after Calf Creek Viewpoint?
Lower Calf Creek Fall is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Calf Creek Viewpoint.
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