Gray's Arch
Gray's Arch sits at 1,059 feet along the Red River Gorge Scenic Byway, facing 330 degrees. The terrain drops 238 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Fortress Wall is visible to the north-northeast, 1.5 miles away at 1,235 feet in elevation. On the June solstice, sunrise occurs at 06:14 and sunset at 21:01; on the December solstice, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 17:20, with the equinoxes falling near 07:30 for sunrise and 19:40 for sunset. Winchester lies 30.8 miles west-northwest, Richmond 35.1 miles west, and Berea 38.9 miles west-southwest. Along the byway, Arch of Triumph precedes this overlook and Haystack Rock follows it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Fortress Wall1,235 ftnorth-northeast · 1.5 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:39 | 19:47 | 19:12 |
| June solstice | 06:14 | 21:01 | 20:22 |
| September equinox | 07:23 | 19:33 | 18:59 |
| December solstice | 07:47 | 17:20 | 16:39 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Winchester30.8 mi west-northwest
- Richmond35.1 mi west
- Berea38.9 mi west-southwest
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How high is Gray's Arch?
Gray's Arch sits at about 1,059 feet (323 m).
What can you see from Gray's Arch?
From Gray's Arch: Fortress Wall (NNE, 1.5 mi).
What is the nearest town to Gray's Arch?
Winchester, 31 miles WNW of Gray's Arch.
What is the next lookout after Gray's Arch?
Haystack Rock is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Gray's Arch.
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