Forrest Gump Point
Forrest Gump Point sits at mile 26 of 92 along the Monument Valley to Bluff Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 5,111 feet, with the land dropping 83 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The view faces 225 degrees, oriented generally toward sunset. To the south, Conical Butte rises at 5,064 feet, 4.0 miles away. A cluster of peaks stands to the southwest between 6.4 and 6.6 miles out: Stagecoach at 6,113 feet, Brighams Tomb at 6,767 feet, King-on-his-Throne at 6,114 feet, Castle Rock at 5,955 feet, and Bear and Rabbit Summit at 5,937 feet. Farther west-southwest, The Setting Hen (6,097 feet) and Setting Hen (6,203 feet) appear at 7.0 and 7.4 miles, followed by Eagle Rock (6,130 feet) and Eagle Mesa (6,628 feet) at 8.1 miles. The nearest town is Oljeto, 18.4 miles west-southwest, with Kayenta 30.0 miles south-southwest and Blanding 45.8 miles northeast. Redlands lookout precedes this stop, and Mexican Hat Rock follows. Seasonal sunset times at this location range from 17:07 in December to 20:44 in June.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Conical Butte5,064 ftsouth · 4.0 mi
- Stagecoach6,113 ftsouthwest · 6.4 mi
- Brighams Tomb6,767 ftsouthwest · 6.4 mi
- King-on-his-Throne6,114 ftsouthwest · 6.5 mi
- Castle Rock5,955 ftsouthwest · 6.5 mi
- Bear and Rabbit Summit5,937 ftsouthwest · 6.6 mi
- The Setting Hen6,097 ftwest-southwest · 7.0 mi
- Setting Hen6,203 ftwest-southwest · 7.4 mi
- Eagle Rock6,130 ftwest-southwest · 8.1 mi
- Eagle Mesa6,628 ftwest-southwest · 8.1 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 45° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:24 | 19:32 | 18:58 |
| June solstice | 06:01 | 20:44 | 20:05 |
| September equinox | 07:09 | 19:18 | 18:44 |
| December solstice | 07:31 | 17:07 | 16:27 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 26 of 92 along Monument Valley to Bluff Scenic Byway.
- Oljeto (Moonlight Water)18.4 mi west-southwest
- Kayenta30.0 mi south-southwest
- Blanding45.8 mi northeast
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How high is Forrest Gump Point?
Forrest Gump Point sits at about 5,111 feet (1,558 m).
What can you see from Forrest Gump Point?
From Forrest Gump Point: Conical Butte (S, 4.0 mi); Stagecoach (SW, 6.4 mi); Brighams Tomb (SW, 6.4 mi); King-on-his-Throne (SW, 6.5 mi).
Is Forrest Gump Point better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Forrest Gump Point 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 Forrest Gump Point?
Oljeto (Moonlight Water), 18 miles WSW of Forrest Gump Point.
What is the next lookout after Forrest Gump Point?
Mexican Hat Rock is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Forrest Gump Point.
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Day trips start here
- Goosenecks State Park · 6 mi
- Mexican Hat · 8 mi
- Kayenta · 30 mi
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