Ice Caves
The Ice Caves overlook sits at 10,436 feet along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, at mile 31 of 53, with the previous lookout at Slate Gorge Overlook. The view faces 210 degrees, and the land drops 291 feet within 600 meters of the site. Three peaks are visible: Reids Peak to the southwest at 1.4 miles and 11,708 feet, Murdock Mountain to the south at 2.6 miles and 11,218 feet, and Notch Mountain to the west-southwest at 3.2 miles and 11,228 feet. On the June solstice, sunrise occurs at 05:53 and sunset at 20:59; on the December solstice, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 17:00. The equinox times fall between these, with sunrise near 07:12–07:28 and sunset near 19:22–19:36. Heber City lies 31.1 miles to the west-southwest, Park City is 32.2 miles to the west, and Snyderville is 34.3 miles to the west.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Reids Peak11,708 ftsouthwest · 1.4 mi
- Murdock Mountain11,218 ftsouth · 2.6 mi
- Notch Mountain11,228 ftwest-southwest · 3.2 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:28 | 19:36 | 19:00 |
| June solstice | 05:53 | 20:59 | 20:18 |
| September equinox | 07:12 | 19:22 | 18:46 |
| December solstice | 07:45 | 17:00 | 16:16 |
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Where it is
Mile 31 of 53 along Mirror Lake Scenic Byway.
- Heber City31.1 mi west-southwest
- Park City32.2 mi west
- Snyderville34.3 mi west
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How high is Ice Caves?
Ice Caves sits at about 10,436 feet (3,181 m).
What can you see from Ice Caves?
From Ice Caves: Reids Peak (SW, 1.4 mi); Murdock Mountain (S, 2.6 mi); Notch Mountain (WSW, 3.2 mi).
What is the nearest town to Ice Caves?
Heber City, 31 miles WSW of Ice Caves.
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