Caprock View
Caprock View sits at 4,849 feet along the Mesalands Scenic Byway, with the land dropping 210 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The view faces east, directly toward sunrise, taking in Purcell and Round Mountain, two peaks located about 17 miles out at elevations of 4,475 and 4,472 feet respectively. Because the overlook faces due east, morning light comes in straight ahead; at the June solstice sunrise arrives at 05:41, while at the December solstice it comes later, at 06:58. Tucumcari lies 24.5 miles to the west-northwest, with Bovina 42.2 miles southeast and Friona 43.2 miles east-southeast. San Jon Hill View is the previous stop along this byway route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Purcell4,475 fteast · 17.1 mi
- Round Mountain4,472 fteast · 17.2 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:58 | 19:05 | 18:32 |
| June solstice | 05:41 | 20:11 | 19:34 |
| September equinox | 06:42 | 18:52 | 18:18 |
| December solstice | 06:58 | 16:46 | 16:07 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Tucumcari24.5 mi west-northwest
- Bovina42.2 mi southeast
- Friona43.2 mi east-southeast
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How high is Caprock View?
Caprock View sits at about 4,849 feet (1,478 m).
What can you see from Caprock View?
From Caprock View: Purcell (E, 17 mi); Round Mountain (E, 17 mi).
Is Caprock View better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Caprock View toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Caprock View?
Tucumcari, 25 miles WNW of Caprock View.
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