Overlook Colorado River
This overlook sits at mile 47 of 90 along the Bicentennial Highway, at an elevation of 3,858 feet. It faces west (270 degrees), directly toward the setting sun. The terrain drops 98 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint, giving a sense of the ground falling away toward the Colorado River below. Hite Point is visible to the west-southwest, 3.9 miles out, rising to 5,548 feet. Because the view faces due sunset, evening light lines up directly with the sightline; sunset times shift through the year from 20:48 at the June solstice to 17:06 at the December solstice. Hanksville lies 38.2 miles north-northwest, and the previous lookout along the route is the Hite Overlook.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Hite Point5,548 ftwest-southwest · 3.9 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:26 | 19:34 | 18:59 |
| June solstice | 06:00 | 20:48 | 20:09 |
| September equinox | 07:10 | 19:20 | 18:45 |
| December solstice | 07:34 | 17:06 | 16:25 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 47 of 90 along Bicentennial Highway.
- Hanksville38.2 mi north-northwest
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How high is Overlook Colorado River?
Overlook Colorado River sits at about 3,858 feet (1,176 m).
What can you see from Overlook Colorado River?
From Overlook Colorado River: Hite Point (WSW, 3.9 mi).
Is Overlook Colorado River better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Overlook Colorado River 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 Overlook Colorado River?
Hanksville, 38 miles NNW of Overlook Colorado River.
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