Kiger Gorge Overlook

Kiger Gorge Overlook sits at mile 33 of 55 along the Steens Loop, at an elevation of 8,879 feet. The terrain model records a drop of 1,261 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, facing 30 degrees. From this point, Table Mountain is visible to the east-northeast at 19.0 miles, with an elevation of 6,048 feet. Big Hill, Ant Hill, and West Hill all lie to the north, at distances between 21.0 and 21.5 miles and elevations ranging from 4,919 to 5,832 feet. Big Bomb Crater is visible to the north-northwest at 26.9 miles, with an elevation of 4,293 feet. Daylight hours vary through the year: on the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 20:37, while on the December solstice sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 16:24. The equinoxes fall closer to twelve hours of daylight, with sunrise around 06:58 to 06:42 and sunset around 18:53 to 19:07. East Rim Overlook precedes this stop along the route.