North Snoquera Point
North Snoquera Point sits at 3,283 feet on the Chinook Scenic Byway, facing west across terrain that drops 1,027 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. From here, Skookum Falls Viewpoint lies northwest at 0.6 miles, with Skookum Falls itself visible west-northwest at the same distance, sitting at 3,006 feet. Sun Top rises to the west-southwest, 1.6 miles out, reaching 5,261 feet. The overlook faces directly toward the setting sun, so sunset light hits the view straight on. Sunset times shift through the year, from 21:06 at the June solstice to 16:20 at the December solstice, with equinox sunsets falling near 19:19 and 19:06. The nearest towns are well removed from the site: Kent lies 38.8 miles to the northwest, Federal Way 40.8 miles west-northwest, and Renton 42.4 miles northwest.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Skookum Falls Viewpoint2,472 ftnorthwest · 0.6 mi
- Skookum Falls3,006 ftwest-northwest · 0.6 mi
- Sun Top5,261 ftwest-southwest · 1.6 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:10 | 19:19 | 18:39 |
| June solstice | 05:12 | 21:06 | 20:18 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 19:06 | 18:26 |
| December solstice | 07:50 | 16:20 | 15:28 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Kent38.8 mi northwest
- Federal Way40.8 mi west-northwest
- Renton42.4 mi northwest
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How high is North Snoquera Point?
North Snoquera Point sits at about 3,283 feet (1,001 m).
What can you see from North Snoquera Point?
From North Snoquera Point: Skookum Falls Viewpoint (NW, 0.6 mi); Skookum Falls (WNW, 0.6 mi); Sun Top (WSW, 1.6 mi).
Is North Snoquera Point better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from North Snoquera Point 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 Snoquera Point?
Kent, 39 miles NW of North Snoquera Point.
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