Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes sits along the Death Valley Scenic Byway at an elevation of -23 feet, with the terrain dropping 23 feet within 600 meters of the site. The view faces 355°, and Sunset Viewpoint lies to the northeast, 4.8 miles away at 177 feet elevation. Beatty is 28.8 miles to the northeast, Darwin is 35.3 miles to the southwest, and Amargosa Valley is 36.4 miles to the east. Daylight hours shift through the year: sunrise comes at 05:31 and sunset at 20:11 around the June solstice, while the December solstice brings a later sunrise at 06:58 and an earlier sunset at 16:37. The equinox timings fall between these, with sunrise near 06:53–06:37 and sunset near 18:47–19:01. This lookout follows a Turnout and precedes Devil's Corn Field along the byway route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Sunset Viewpoint177 ftnortheast · 4.8 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:53 | 19:01 | 18:27 |
| June solstice | 05:31 | 20:11 | 19:33 |
| September equinox | 06:37 | 18:47 | 18:13 |
| December solstice | 06:58 | 16:37 | 15:57 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Beatty28.8 mi northeast
- Darwin35.3 mi southwest
- Amargosa Valley36.4 mi east
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How high is Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes?
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes sits at about -23 feet (-7 m).
What can you see from Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes?
From Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes: Sunset Viewpoint (NE, 4.8 mi).
What is the nearest town to Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes?
Beatty, 29 miles NE of Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes.
What is the next lookout after Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes?
Devil's Corn Field is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes.
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