HOMESTEAD OVERLOOK CUA DISPERSED · U.S. Forest Service
Located about 26 miles south of Torrey, Utah, on Scenic Byway 12. The Homestead Overlook treats you to breathtaking vistas from Capitol Reef to Navajo Mountain.
Homestead Overlook
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Homestead Overlook sits at 9,382 feet on the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway, at mile 118 of 123, with The Hogback preceding it and Steep Creek Overlook following. The terrain drops 422 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Facing 135 degrees, the view is oriented southeast, offset 45 degrees from the sunrise direction. Visible features include Impossible Peak at 7,749 feet, 5.2 miles east-southeast; Dry Point at 7,424 feet, 6.1 miles southeast; Boulder Point at 6,662 feet, 8.7 miles south; Lamp Stand at 6,578 feet, 11.0 miles east-southeast; Bitter Point at 7,628 feet, 12.0 miles east; Circle Cliffs at 7,248 feet, 12.5 miles east; and Calf Creek Viewpoint at 6,298 feet, 12.9 miles south-southwest. Escalante lies 21.3 miles southwest, Bicknell 24.8 miles north-northwest, and Loa 31.1 miles north-northwest. Sunrise and sunset times shift across the year, from a 06:04 sunrise at the June solstice to a 07:39 sunrise at the December solstice, with sunset ranging from 17:10 in December to 20:52 in June.
Position
Mile ~118 of 123
Access
On the byway
Elevation
9,382 ft
View
Southeast · 135°
Light
Best at sunrise
Relief
422 ft drop
In view
7 named features
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Impossible Peak7,749 fteast-southeast · 5.2 mi
- Dry Point7,424 ftsoutheast · 6.1 mi
- Boulder Point6,662 ftsouth · 8.7 mi
- Lamp Stand6,578 fteast-southeast · 11.0 mi
- Bitter Point7,628 fteast · 12.0 mi
- Circle Cliffs7,248 fteast · 12.5 mi
- Calf Creek Viewpoint6,298 ftsouth-southwest · 12.9 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 45° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:38 | 19:03 |
| June solstice | 06:04 | 20:52 | 20:13 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 19:24 | 18:49 |
| December solstice | 07:39 | 17:10 | 16:29 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 118 of 123 along Journey Through Time Scenic Byway.
- Escalante21.3 mi southwest
- Bicknell24.8 mi north-northwest
- Loa31.1 mi north-northwest
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How high is Homestead Overlook?
Homestead Overlook sits at about 9,382 feet (2,860 m).
What can you see from Homestead Overlook?
From Homestead Overlook: Impossible Peak (ESE, 5.2 mi); Dry Point (SE, 6.1 mi); Boulder Point (S, 8.7 mi); Lamp Stand (ESE, 11 mi).
Is Homestead Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Homestead Overlook toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Homestead Overlook?
Escalante, 21 miles SW of Homestead Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Homestead Overlook?
Steep Creek Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Homestead Overlook.
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- Capitol Reef National Park · 17 mi
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