Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint
Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint sits at mile 13 of 28 along the Dead Horse Point Mesa Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 5,092 feet. The view faces 210°, with the land dropping 202 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Ruby's Ladders is visible to the southwest, 2.0 miles away at 5,012 feet, and Plateau Overlook can be seen to the west-southwest, 4.0 miles out at 5,488 feet. Moab lies 12.0 miles to the east-southeast, Castle Valley is 17.8 miles east, and Green River is 32.4 miles to the northwest. Sunrise and sunset times vary through the year: on the March equinox, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 19:31; on the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 20:48; on the September equinox, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:18; and on the December solstice, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 17:02. Sevenmile Canyon Overlook is the next stop along the byway.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Ruby's Ladders5,012 ftsouthwest · 2.0 mi
- Plateau Overlook5,488 ftwest-southwest · 4.0 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:23 | 19:31 | 18:56 |
| June solstice | 05:55 | 20:48 | 20:08 |
| September equinox | 07:07 | 19:18 | 18:43 |
| December solstice | 07:34 | 17:02 | 16:20 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 13 of 28 along Dead Horse Point Mesa Scenic Byway.
- Moab12.0 mi east-southeast
- Castle Valley17.8 mi east
- Green River32.4 mi northwest
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How high is Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint?
Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint sits at about 5,092 feet (1,552 m).
What can you see from Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint?
From Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint: Ruby's Ladders (SW, 2.0 mi); Plateau Overlook (WSW, 4.0 mi).
What is the nearest town to Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint?
Moab, 12 miles ESE of Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint.
What is the next lookout after Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint?
Sevenmile Canyon Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Monitor and Merrimac Viewpoint.
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