Caney Overlook
Caney Overlook sits along the Glade Top Trail at 1,364 feet, facing 150 degrees toward the south-southeast. The land drops 292 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view across the terrain below. Wolf Junction lies closest at 3.6 miles to the south-southwest, sitting slightly above the overlook at 1,425 feet. Farther out, a series of named peaks spread across the southern and eastern horizon, including Washington Bald, Holt Bald, Wilkinson Knob, Chain Link Mountain, Sister Knobs, McVey Bald, Bald Jess, Double Head Knob, and Ludecker Bald, ranging from about 8 to 16 miles away and between 946 and 1,399 feet in elevation. Sunrise and sunset times vary by season, from a 05:53 sunrise in June to a 07:21 sunrise in December, with sunset ranging from 16:59 in December to 20:34 in June. The nearest towns are Ozark, 31.2 miles to the northwest, followed by Nixa and Springfield at greater distances in the same direction. The next stop along the byway is the Watershed Divide Scenic Vista.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Wolf Junction1,425 ftsouth-southwest · 3.6 mi
- Washington Bald1,248 ftsouth-southeast · 8.3 mi
- Holt Bald1,100 ftsouth · 12.4 mi
- Wilkinson Knob1,158 ftsoutheast · 13.8 mi
- Chain Link Mountain1,124 ftsouth · 13.9 mi
- Sister Knobs1,399 fteast · 14.1 mi
- McVey Bald946 ftsouth · 15.0 mi
- Bald Jess1,317 fteast-southeast · 15.1 mi
- Double Head Knob1,311 fteast-southeast · 15.9 mi
- Ludecker Bald1,345 fteast · 15.9 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:15 | 19:23 | 18:49 |
| June solstice | 05:53 | 20:34 | 19:55 |
| September equinox | 07:00 | 19:10 | 18:35 |
| December solstice | 07:21 | 16:59 | 16:19 |
Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Ozark31.2 mi northwest
- Nixa36.3 mi northwest
- Springfield43.5 mi northwest
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How high is Caney Overlook?
Caney Overlook sits at about 1,364 feet (416 m).
What can you see from Caney Overlook?
From Caney Overlook: Wolf Junction (SSW, 3.6 mi); Washington Bald (SSE, 8.3 mi); Holt Bald (S, 12 mi); Wilkinson Knob (SE, 14 mi).
What is the nearest town to Caney Overlook?
Ozark, 31 miles NW of Caney Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Caney Overlook?
Watershed Divide Scenic Vista is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Caney Overlook.
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