Lookout Escalante
Lookout Escalante sits at mile 102 of 123 on the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 5,640 feet. The terrain drops 355 feet within 600 meters, indicating a steep grade below the overlook. The view faces 60 degrees, oriented generally toward sunrise, about 30 degrees off square to that direction. A Day-Use Picnic Site is visible to the north-northeast, 1.5 miles away, at 5,392 feet elevation. Because the overlook faces toward the sunrise, morning light conditions vary by season: sunrise falls around 06:05 near the June solstice, 07:14–07:30 near the equinoxes, and 07:38 near the December solstice, with sunset ranging from about 17:11 in December to 20:52 in June. Escalante is the nearest town, 9.8 miles west, with Tropic 37.5 miles west-southwest and Torrey 36.4 miles north. Head Of The Rocks Overlook precedes this stop along the byway, and Steep Creek Overlook follows it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Day-Use Picnic Site5,392 ftnorth-northeast · 1.5 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:38 | 19:03 |
| June solstice | 06:05 | 20:52 | 20:12 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 19:24 | 18:50 |
| December solstice | 07:38 | 17:11 | 16:30 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 102 of 123 along Journey Through Time Scenic Byway.
- Escalante9.8 mi west
- Torrey36.4 mi north
- Tropic37.5 mi west-southwest
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How high is Lookout Escalante?
Lookout Escalante sits at about 5,640 feet (1,719 m).
What can you see from Lookout Escalante?
From Lookout Escalante: Day-Use Picnic Site (NNE, 1.5 mi).
Is Lookout Escalante better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Lookout Escalante 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 Lookout Escalante?
Escalante, 9.8 miles W of Lookout Escalante.
What is the next lookout after Lookout Escalante?
Steep Creek Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Lookout Escalante.
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