Goosenecks Viewpoint
Goosenecks Viewpoint sits at mile 243 of the Trail of the Ancients, at an elevation of 4,945 feet. The terrain drops 974 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an unobstructed line of sight to the southwest, where Brighams Tomb rises to 6,767 feet at 12.4 miles and King-on-his-Throne reaches 6,114 feet at 12.5 miles. The viewpoint faces 270°, directly toward the sunset, so evening light comes straight on rather than at an angle. Oljeto (Moonlight Water) lies 23.3 miles west-southwest, Kayenta is 36.1 miles south-southwest, and Blanding is 39.7 miles northeast. The previous stop on the byway is Valley of the Gods Road Overlook, and the next is Canyon Overlook. Sunset times vary through the year, from 20:44 at the June solstice to 17:07 at the December solstice, affecting how much daylight remains for viewing the peaks from this spot.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Brighams Tomb6,767 ftsouthwest · 12.4 mi
- King-on-his-Throne6,114 ftsouthwest · 12.5 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° 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 | 07:08 | 19:18 | 18:44 |
| December solstice | 07:31 | 17:07 | 16:26 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 243 of 600 along Trail of the Ancients.
- Oljeto (Moonlight Water)23.3 mi west-southwest
- Kayenta36.1 mi south-southwest
- Blanding39.7 mi northeast
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How high is Goosenecks Viewpoint?
Goosenecks Viewpoint sits at about 4,945 feet (1,507 m).
What can you see from Goosenecks Viewpoint?
From Goosenecks Viewpoint: Brighams Tomb (SW, 12 mi); King-on-his-Throne (SW, 12 mi).
Is Goosenecks Viewpoint better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Goosenecks Viewpoint 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 Goosenecks Viewpoint?
Oljeto (Moonlight Water), 23 miles WSW of Goosenecks Viewpoint.
What is the next lookout after Goosenecks Viewpoint?
Canyon Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Goosenecks Viewpoint.
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Day trips start here
- Goosenecks State Park · 0 mi
- Mexican Hat · 4 mi
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