Mt. Nebo Overlook
Mt. Nebo Overlook sits at mile 24 of 36 along the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 9,157 feet. The terrain drops 775 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, and the view faces west (270°), directly into the sunset. Four peaks are visible: North Peak to the west at 1.3 miles (11,155 ft), Mount Nebo to the west-southwest at 2.1 miles (11,936 ft), Middle Nebo Peak to the southwest at 2.5 miles (11,817 ft), and South Nebo Peak, also southwest, at 2.8 miles (11,849 ft). Because the overlook faces squarely toward sunset, evening light falls directly across this line of peaks. Sunset times vary by season, from 20:59 at the June solstice to 17:06 at the December solstice. Provo lies 27.7 miles to the north, with Orem 31.9 miles north and Eagle Mountain 36.0 miles north-northwest. Bald Mountain Overlook precedes this stop on the byway, and Devil's Kitchen Viewpoint follows it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- North Peak11,155 ftwest · 1.3 mi
- Mount Nebo11,936 ftwest-southwest · 2.1 mi
- Middle Nebo Peak11,817 ftsouthwest · 2.5 mi
- South Nebo Peak11,849 ftsouthwest · 2.8 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:31 | 19:39 | 19:04 |
| June solstice | 06:00 | 20:59 | 20:19 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 19:26 | 18:50 |
| December solstice | 07:46 | 17:06 | 16:23 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 24 of 36 along Nebo Loop Scenic Byway.
- Provo27.7 mi north
- Orem31.9 mi north
- Eagle Mountain36.0 mi north-northwest
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How high is Mt. Nebo Overlook?
Mt. Nebo Overlook sits at about 9,157 feet (2,791 m).
What can you see from Mt. Nebo Overlook?
From Mt. Nebo Overlook: North Peak (W, 1.3 mi); Mount Nebo (WSW, 2.1 mi); Middle Nebo Peak (SW, 2.5 mi); South Nebo Peak (SW, 2.8 mi).
Is Mt. Nebo Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Mt. Nebo Overlook 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 Mt. Nebo Overlook?
Provo, 28 miles N of Mt. Nebo Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Mt. Nebo Overlook?
Devil's Kitchen Viewpoint is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Mt. Nebo Overlook.
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- Provo · 28 mi
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