Lion's Head
Lion's Head sits at mile 13 of 65 along the Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 7,352 feet. The terrain drops 268 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, and the view faces north (0°). Visible from the overlook are The Ant Hill to the north at 3.9 miles (9,301 feet), Bicknell Town Park to the northwest at 4.3 miles (7,166 feet), Dab Keele Spring to the northwest at 5.3 miles (6,954 feet), and Sand Creek Spring to the north at 7.1 miles (10,117 feet). Sunrise and sunset vary by season: at the March equinox, 07:30 to 19:38; at the June solstice, 06:04 to 20:54; at the September equinox, 07:14 to 19:25; and at the December solstice, 07:40 to 17:10. The nearest towns are Escalante, 36.6 miles to the south, Monroe, 41.4 miles to the northwest, and Richfield, 46.0 miles to the northwest. The next stop along the byway is Chimney Rock Overlook.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- The Ant Hill9,301 ftnorth · 3.9 mi
- Bicknell Town Park7,166 ftnorthwest · 4.3 mi
- Dab Keele Spring6,954 ftnorthwest · 5.3 mi
- Sand Creek Spring10,117 ftnorth · 7.1 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:38 | 19:03 |
| June solstice | 06:04 | 20:54 | 20:14 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 19:25 | 18:50 |
| December solstice | 07:40 | 17:10 | 16:28 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 13 of 65 along Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway.
- Escalante36.6 mi south
- Monroe41.4 mi northwest
- Richfield46.0 mi northwest
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How high is Lion's Head?
Lion's Head sits at about 7,352 feet (2,241 m).
What can you see from Lion's Head?
From Lion's Head: The Ant Hill (N, 3.9 mi); Bicknell Town Park (NW, 4.3 mi); Dab Keele Spring (NW, 5.3 mi); Sand Creek Spring (N, 7.1 mi).
What is the nearest town to Lion's Head?
Escalante, 37 miles S of Lion's Head.
What is the next lookout after Lion's Head?
Chimney Rock Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Lion's Head.
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- Capitol Reef National Park · 19 mi
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