Goosenecks Overlook
Goosenecks Overlook sits at 6,346 feet along the Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway, at mile 26 of 65, facing 330 degrees. The land drops 469 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view across the terrain below. Chimney Rock Overlook is visible one mile to the north at 6,611 feet, and Meeks Mesa Overlook lies 4.9 miles northwest at 7,571 feet. Farther out, The Ant Hill rises 10.9 miles to the west-northwest at 9,301 feet, and Sand Creek Spring is visible 11.4 miles northwest at 10,117 feet. Bicknell is 13.6 miles west-northwest, Loa is 20.0 miles west-northwest, and Escalante is 40.1 miles south-southwest. Chimney Rock Overlook is the previous stop along the byway, and Panorama Point Overlook is next. Daylight hours vary through the year, with sunrise at 6:03 and sunset at 20:53 on the June solstice, and sunrise at 7:39 and sunset at 17:09 on the December solstice.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Chimney Rock Overlook6,611 ftnorth · 1.0 mi
- Meeks Mesa Overlook7,571 ftnorthwest · 4.9 mi
- The Ant Hill9,301 ftwest-northwest · 10.9 mi
- Sand Creek Spring10,117 ftnorthwest · 11.4 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:37 | 19:03 |
| June solstice | 06:03 | 20:53 | 20:13 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 19:24 | 18:49 |
| December solstice | 07:39 | 17:09 | 16:27 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 26 of 65 along Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway.
- Bicknell13.6 mi west-northwest
- Loa20.0 mi west-northwest
- Escalante40.1 mi south-southwest
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How high is Goosenecks Overlook?
Goosenecks Overlook sits at about 6,346 feet (1,934 m).
What can you see from Goosenecks Overlook?
From Goosenecks Overlook: Chimney Rock Overlook (N, 1.0 mi); Meeks Mesa Overlook (NW, 4.9 mi); The Ant Hill (WNW, 11 mi); Sand Creek Spring (NW, 11 mi).
What is the nearest town to Goosenecks Overlook?
Bicknell, 14 miles WNW of Goosenecks Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Goosenecks Overlook?
Panorama Point Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Goosenecks Overlook.
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- Capitol Reef National Park · 10 mi
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