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Molino Canyon Vista

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Looking south-west from Molino Canyon Vista. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Access
On the byway
Elevation
4,143 ft
View
Southwest · 240°
Light
Best at sunset
Relief
205 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
View of Molino Canyon, Tucson, AZ, USA
Laurens R. Krol · CC BY 4.0 · source
Anthocharis sara inghami . Molino Basin, Santa Catalina Mountains, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA · CC BY 2.0 · source
Spizella passerina . Molino Basin, Santa Catalina Mountains, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA · CC BY 2.0 · source
Dichelostemma capitatum . Molino Basin, Santa Catalina Mountains, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA · CC BY 2.0 · source
Dichelostemma capitatum . Molino Basin, Santa Catalina Mountains, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA · CC BY 2.0 · source
Glandularia gooddingii . Molino Basin, Santa Catalina Mountains, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA · CC BY 2.0 · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox06:2718:3518:02
June solstice05:1719:3418:57
September equinox06:1218:2117:49
December solstice07:2117:2216:45

Local time (America/Phoenix). Computed for this exact position.

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Oro Valley15.7 mi west-northwest
  • Tucson17.6 mi west-southwest
  • Marana31.0 mi west-northwest
← Before it: Babad Do'ag ViewpointAfter it: Thimble Mountain Vista →
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Common questions

How high is Molino Canyon Vista?

Molino Canyon Vista sits at about 4,143 feet (1,263 m).

Is Molino Canyon Vista better at sunrise or sunset?

Sunset. The land falls away from Molino Canyon Vista 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 Molino Canyon Vista?

Oro Valley, 16 miles WNW of Molino Canyon Vista.

What is the next lookout after Molino Canyon Vista?

Thimble Mountain Vista is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Molino Canyon Vista.

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A scenic overlook on Sky Island Scenic Byway, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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