Comb Ridge
This overlook sits at mile 166 along the Trail of the Ancients, at an elevation of 5,344 feet, facing 270 degrees toward the west. The land drops 543 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. Four named features lie in view: Hotel Rock Ruin and Hotel Rock, both to the north-northwest at 6.2 miles, at 6,236 feet and 6,213 feet respectively; Big Ruin, to the west-northwest at 8.5 miles, at 6,493 feet; and Doorway Ruin, also west-northwest at 9.1 miles, at 6,586 feet. The facing direction looks squarely toward sunset, with no offset from square, meaning the sun sets directly along the line of view. Blanding lies 12.8 miles to the northeast, Monticello 31.1 miles north-northeast, and Oljeto (Moonlight Water) 48.6 miles to the southwest. Posey's Trail Overlook precedes this stop along the byway, and Valley of the Gods Road Overlook follows it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Hotel Rock Ruin6,236 ftnorth-northwest · 6.2 mi
- Hotel Rock6,213 ftnorth-northwest · 6.2 mi
- Big Ruin6,493 ftwest-northwest · 8.5 mi
- Doorway Ruin6,586 ftwest-northwest · 9.1 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:23 | 19:31 | 18:56 |
| June solstice | 05:59 | 20:44 | 20:05 |
| September equinox | 07:07 | 19:17 | 18:43 |
| December solstice | 07:30 | 17:05 | 16:24 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 166 of 600 along Trail of the Ancients.
- Blanding12.8 mi northeast
- Monticello31.1 mi north-northeast
- Oljeto (Moonlight Water)48.6 mi southwest
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How high is Comb Ridge?
Comb Ridge sits at about 5,344 feet (1,629 m).
What can you see from Comb Ridge?
From Comb Ridge: Hotel Rock Ruin (NNW, 6.2 mi); Hotel Rock (NNW, 6.2 mi); Big Ruin (WNW, 8.5 mi); Doorway Ruin (WNW, 9.1 mi).
Is Comb Ridge better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Comb Ridge 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 Comb Ridge?
Blanding, 13 miles NE of Comb Ridge.
What is the next lookout after Comb Ridge?
Valley of the Gods Road Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Comb Ridge.
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- Goosenecks State Park · 27 mi
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