Fallen City Scenic Viewpoint
Fallen City Scenic Viewpoint sits at 6,661 feet along the Bighorn Scenic Byway, facing 120 degrees toward the southeast. The land drops 839 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view across the terrain below. Horseshoe Mountain rises to the south-southeast, 1.4 miles away, reaching 7,919 feet in elevation. Because the overlook faces roughly toward sunrise, morning light comes in close to the direction of view; sunrise falls near 05:24 at the June solstice and near 07:45 at the December solstice. Sheridan lies 18.4 miles to the east, with Greybull 41.7 miles west-southwest and Buffalo 44.3 miles southeast.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Horseshoe Mountain7,919 ftsouth-southeast · 1.4 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 19:22 | 18:43 |
| June solstice | 05:24 | 21:00 | 20:15 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 19:09 | 18:30 |
| December solstice | 07:45 | 16:32 | 15:43 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Sheridan18.4 mi east
- Greybull41.7 mi west-southwest
- Buffalo44.3 mi southeast
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How high is Fallen City Scenic Viewpoint?
Fallen City Scenic Viewpoint sits at about 6,661 feet (2,030 m).
What can you see from Fallen City Scenic Viewpoint?
From Fallen City Scenic Viewpoint: Horseshoe Mountain (SSE, 1.4 mi).
Is Fallen City Scenic Viewpoint better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Fallen City Scenic Viewpoint 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 Fallen City Scenic Viewpoint?
Sheridan, 18 miles E of Fallen City Scenic Viewpoint.
What is the next lookout after Fallen City Scenic Viewpoint?
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