Canyon Overlook
Canyon Overlook sits at mile 37 of 54 along the Zion Park Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 5,039 feet. The terrain drops 632 feet within 600 meters of the site, indicating steep ground below the viewpoint. Facing 270 degrees, the overlook faces directly toward the sunset. Visible features include Bridge Mountain to the west-southwest at 1.2 miles (6,738 feet), The Streaked Wall to the west-northwest at 2.2 miles (5,451 feet), and Bee Hive to the west-northwest at 2.4 miles (6,793 feet). The nearest towns are Washington, 31.5 miles west, St. George, 35.8 miles west-southwest, and Cedar City, 32.7 miles north. Poverty Gulch Rim Overlook lies before this stop on the byway, with Checkerboard Mesa next. Sunset times vary through the year, from 20:56 at the June solstice to 17:19 at the December solstice, affecting how long light reaches the western features from this west-facing point.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Bridge Mountain6,738 ftwest-southwest · 1.2 mi
- The Streaked Wall5,451 ftwest-northwest · 2.2 mi
- Bee Hive6,793 ftwest-northwest · 2.4 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:36 | 19:44 | 19:10 |
| June solstice | 06:13 | 20:56 | 20:17 |
| September equinox | 07:20 | 19:30 | 18:56 |
| December solstice | 07:43 | 17:19 | 16:38 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 37 of 54 along Zion Park Scenic Byway.
- Washington31.5 mi west
- Cedar City32.7 mi north
- St. George35.8 mi west-southwest
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How high is Canyon Overlook?
Canyon Overlook sits at about 5,039 feet (1,536 m).
What can you see from Canyon Overlook?
From Canyon Overlook: Bridge Mountain (WSW, 1.2 mi); The Streaked Wall (WNW, 2.2 mi); Bee Hive (WNW, 2.4 mi).
Is Canyon Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Canyon Overlook 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 Canyon Overlook?
Washington, 32 miles W of Canyon Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Canyon Overlook?
Checkerboard Mesa is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Canyon Overlook.
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Day trips start here
- Zion National Park · 8 mi
- Mount Carmel Junction · 15 mi
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