Hite Overlook
Hite Overlook sits at mile 41 of 90 along the Bicentennial Highway, at an elevation of 4,108 feet. The overlook faces 210 degrees, with the land dropping 514 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. Sandstone Knolls, a peak reaching 5,513 feet, is visible to the south at a distance of 11.2 miles. The town of Hanksville lies 37.7 miles to the north-northwest. Sunrise and sunset times vary through the year: on the March equinox the sun rises at 07:26 and sets at 19:34, on the June solstice sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 20:48, on the September equinox sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 19:20, and on the December solstice sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:07. The next lookout along the route is the Overlook Colorado River.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Sandstone Knolls5,513 ftsouth · 11.2 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:26 | 19:34 | 18:59 |
| June solstice | 06:00 | 20:48 | 20:09 |
| September equinox | 07:10 | 19:20 | 18:46 |
| December solstice | 07:35 | 17:07 | 16:25 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 41 of 90 along Bicentennial Highway.
- Hanksville37.7 mi north-northwest
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How high is Hite Overlook?
Hite Overlook sits at about 4,108 feet (1,252 m).
What can you see from Hite Overlook?
From Hite Overlook: Sandstone Knolls (S, 11 mi).
What is the nearest town to Hite Overlook?
Hanksville, 38 miles NNW of Hite Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Hite Overlook?
Overlook Colorado River is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Hite Overlook.
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