Chase Creek Overlook Observation Site
Chase Creek Overlook Observation Site sits at 5,974 feet along the Coronado Trail Scenic Byway, facing south. The terrain drops 278 feet within 600 meters of the site, giving a view over the descending land to the south-southwest, where Santa Rosa Mountain rises to 7,141 feet at a distance of 2.7 miles. Sunrise and sunset times vary through the year, from a 05:10 sunrise at the June solstice to a 07:18 sunrise at the December solstice, with sunset ranging from 19:30 in June to 17:15 in December. The towns of Safford, Thatcher, and Pima lie 30.8, 31.8, and 32.8 miles to the southwest, respectively. Travelers continuing north or south on the byway will next reach Red Mountain Overlook Observation Site.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Santa Rosa Mountain7,141 ftsouth-southwest · 2.7 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:22 | 18:29 | 17:57 |
| June solstice | 05:10 | 19:30 | 18:54 |
| September equinox | 06:06 | 18:16 | 17:43 |
| December solstice | 07:18 | 17:15 | 16:37 |
Local time (America/Phoenix). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Safford30.8 mi southwest
- Thatcher31.8 mi southwest
- Pima32.8 mi southwest
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How high is Chase Creek Overlook Observation Site?
Chase Creek Overlook Observation Site sits at about 5,974 feet (1,821 m).
What can you see from Chase Creek Overlook Observation Site?
From Chase Creek Overlook Observation Site: Santa Rosa Mountain (SSW, 2.7 mi).
What is the nearest town to Chase Creek Overlook Observation Site?
Safford, 31 miles SW of Chase Creek Overlook Observation Site.
What is the next lookout after Chase Creek Overlook Observation Site?
Red Mountain Overlook Observation Site is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Chase Creek Overlook Observation Site.
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