North Fruita Overlook
North Fruita Overlook sits at mile 29 of 65 along the Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 5,690 feet. The terrain drops 298 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, and the view faces 270 degrees, directly toward the setting sun. Lower Waterfall is visible to the west at 1.9 miles, sitting at 5,769 feet. Fremont Gorge Overlook lies west-southwest at 2.4 miles and 6,500 feet, and Sunset Point Overlook is west-northwest at 3.2 miles and 6,382 feet. Because the overlook faces due west, sunset light comes in squarely across the view; sunset times shift through the year from 20:53 at the June solstice to 17:09 at the December solstice. Bicknell is 17.1 miles west-northwest, Loa is 23.4 miles west-northwest, and Escalante is 40.9 miles south-southwest. South Fruita Overlook precedes this stop on the byway, and Hickman Bridge Overlook follows it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Lower Waterfall5,769 ftwest · 1.9 mi
- Fremont Gorge Overlook6,500 ftwest-southwest · 2.4 mi
- Sunset Point Overlook6,382 ftwest-northwest · 3.2 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:29 | 19:37 | 19:02 |
| June solstice | 06:03 | 20:53 | 20:13 |
| September equinox | 07:13 | 19:24 | 18:49 |
| December solstice | 07:39 | 17:09 | 16:27 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 29 of 65 along Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway.
- Bicknell17.1 mi west-northwest
- Loa23.4 mi west-northwest
- Escalante40.9 mi south-southwest
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How high is North Fruita Overlook?
North Fruita Overlook sits at about 5,690 feet (1,734 m).
What can you see from North Fruita Overlook?
From North Fruita Overlook: Lower Waterfall (W, 1.9 mi); Fremont Gorge Overlook (WSW, 2.4 mi); Sunset Point Overlook (WNW, 3.2 mi).
Is North Fruita Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from North Fruita 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 North Fruita Overlook?
Bicknell, 17 miles WNW of North Fruita Overlook.
What is the next lookout after North Fruita Overlook?
Hickman Bridge Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after North Fruita Overlook.
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Day trips start here
- Capitol Reef National Park · 7 mi
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