Head Of The Rocks Overlook
Head Of The Rocks Overlook sits at mile 100 of 123 along the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 6,178 feet. The land drops 402 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, facing 22°. From this point, Phipps Arch is visible to the east-northeast at 2.5 miles (5,547 ft), along with Phantastic Viewpoint in the same direction and distance (5,576 ft), and Maverik Natural Bridge slightly farther at 2.8 miles (5,467 ft).
Escalante lies 8.3 miles to the west-northwest, with Henrieville and Tropic both roughly 32 to 35 miles to the west-southwest. The previous stop on the byway is Overlook Capitol Reef NP, and the next is Lookout Escalante.
Sunrise and sunset times vary by season: on the June solstice, the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 20:52, giving the longest daylight window of the year at this location. The December solstice offers the shortest span, with sunrise at 07:38 and sunset at 17:11. The equinoxes fall near the middle, with sunrise around 07:14–07:30 and sunset near 19:24–19:38.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Phipps Arch5,547 fteast-northeast · 2.5 mi
- Phantastic Viewpoint5,576 fteast-northeast · 2.5 mi
- Maverik Natural Bridge5,467 fteast-northeast · 2.8 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:38 | 19:03 |
| June solstice | 06:05 | 20:52 | 20:13 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 19:24 | 18:50 |
| December solstice | 07:38 | 17:11 | 16:30 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 100 of 123 along Journey Through Time Scenic Byway.
- Escalante8.3 mi west-northwest
- Henrieville32.2 mi west-southwest
- Tropic35.4 mi west-southwest
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How high is Head Of The Rocks Overlook?
Head Of The Rocks Overlook sits at about 6,178 feet (1,883 m).
What can you see from Head Of The Rocks Overlook?
From Head Of The Rocks Overlook: Phipps Arch (ENE, 2.5 mi); Phantastic Viewpoint (ENE, 2.5 mi); Maverik Natural Bridge (ENE, 2.8 mi).
What is the nearest town to Head Of The Rocks Overlook?
Escalante, 8.3 miles WNW of Head Of The Rocks Overlook.
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Lookout Escalante is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Head Of The Rocks Overlook.
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