Jonsrud Viewpoint sits at 847 feet at mile 100 along the Mount Hood byway, with the land dropping 492 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The viewpoint faces 60°, oriented toward sunrise, and offers telescopes for closer study of the surrounding terrain. From this position, visitors can see Ed Latourette Park to the north-northeast at 2.2 miles, along with three peaks further out: Ross Mountain at 7.8 miles, Walker Peak at 8.2 miles, and Lookout Point at 8.7 miles, all to the north-northeast or east-northeast. Portland lies 20.8 miles to the west-northwest, Vancouver is 24.7 miles northwest, and Salem is 49.3 miles southwest. Sunrise and sunset times shift across the year, from a 05:21 sunrise in June to a 07:47 sunrise in December, with sunsets ranging from 16:29 in December to 21:02 in June. The viewpoint is located in the city of Sandy, Oregon, and includes views of the Sandy River Valley and a ridge known as the Devil's Backbone, named by pioneers traveling the Barlow Trail.
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
This overlook faces sunrise — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 19:22 | 18:43 |
| June solstice | 05:21 | 21:02 | 20:16 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 19:08 | 18:29 |
| December solstice | 07:47 | 16:29 | 15:40 |
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Jonsrud Viewpoint is a viewpoint located in the city of Sandy in the U.S. state of Oregon. The viewpoint offers telescopes and expansive views of Mount Hood and the Sandy River Valley, as well as the "Devil's Backbone," a ridge named by pioneers who were traveling on the Barlow Trail. The site has been considered one of the "best views in Oregon."
Jonsrud Viewpoint sits at about 847 feet (258 m).
From Jonsrud Viewpoint: Ed Latourette Park (NNE, 2.2 mi); Ross Mountain (NNE, 7.8 mi); Walker Peak (ENE, 8.2 mi); Lookout Point (NE, 8.7 mi).
Sunrise. The land falls away from Jonsrud Viewpoint toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
Portland, 21 miles WNW of Jonsrud Viewpoint.
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