Lookout Point
Lookout Point sits at 795 feet along the Great River Road, facing 270 degrees with the land dropping 205 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Santa Fe Beach is visible to the west at 1.0 mile, with Papke Wildlife Area further west-southwest at 5.1 miles. Lost Mound rises to the northwest at 8.1 miles, and Black Oak Dune Overlook lies west-northwest at 8.6 miles. The facing direction points directly toward the sunset, with no offset from square, making this a direct west-facing vantage for evening light. Sunset times shift through the year from 16:32 in December to 20:41 in June. Clinton is 19.4 miles to the south, Freeport is 29.8 miles east-northeast, and Dubuque is 36.4 miles northwest. Oak Point precedes this stop on the route, and Twin Sisters follows.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Santa Fe Beach592 ftwest · 1.0 mi
- Papke Wildlife Area830 ftwest-southwest · 5.1 mi
- Lost Mound784 ftnorthwest · 8.1 mi
- Black Oak Dune Overlook637 ftwest-northwest · 8.6 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:05 | 19:13 | 18:36 |
| June solstice | 05:25 | 20:41 | 19:58 |
| September equinox | 06:49 | 19:00 | 18:23 |
| December solstice | 07:27 | 16:32 | 15:47 |
Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Clinton19.4 mi south
- Freeport29.8 mi east-northeast
- Dubuque36.4 mi northwest
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How high is Lookout Point?
Lookout Point sits at about 795 feet (242 m).
What can you see from Lookout Point?
From Lookout Point: Santa Fe Beach (W, 1.0 mi); Papke Wildlife Area (WSW, 5.1 mi); Lost Mound (NW, 8.1 mi); Black Oak Dune Overlook (WNW, 8.6 mi).
Is Lookout Point better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Lookout Point toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Lookout Point?
Clinton, 19 miles S of Lookout Point.
What is the next lookout after Lookout Point?
Twin Sisters is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Lookout Point.
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