Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point sits at 2,169 feet along the Mount Magazine Scenic Byway, facing due east across terrain that drops 351 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. High Point, a peak at 1,377 feet, lies 6.7 miles east, with South Bluff at 695 feet visible 9.8 miles east and the Spring Lake Recreation Area at 550 feet 10.4 miles east. Because the view faces directly toward sunrise, the overlook aligns with the horizon where the sun comes up; sunrise falls around 07:19 at the March equinox, 06:01 at the June solstice, 07:03 at the September equinox, and 07:20 at the December solstice. Russellville is 27.8 miles to the east-northeast, Greenwood is 36.8 miles west, and Hot Springs Village is 48.2 miles southeast. The previous stop on the byway is Lookout Window.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- High Point1,377 fteast · 6.7 mi
- South Bluff695 fteast · 9.8 mi
- Spring Lake Recreation Area550 fteast · 10.4 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:19 | 19:26 | 18:53 |
| June solstice | 06:01 | 20:33 | 19:55 |
| September equinox | 07:03 | 19:13 | 18:39 |
| December solstice | 07:20 | 17:07 | 16:28 |
Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Russellville27.8 mi east-northeast
- Greenwood36.8 mi west
- Hot Springs Village48.2 mi southeast
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How high is Inspiration Point?
Inspiration Point sits at about 2,169 feet (661 m).
What can you see from Inspiration Point?
From Inspiration Point: High Point (E, 6.7 mi); South Bluff (E, 9.8 mi); Spring Lake Recreation Area (E, 10 mi).
Is Inspiration Point better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Inspiration Point 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 Inspiration Point?
Russellville, 28 miles ENE of Inspiration Point.
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