Paradise Overlook
Paradise Overlook sits at 1,273 feet along the Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway, facing 270 degrees, with the land dropping 192 feet over the next 600 meters. The view west takes in Sugar Run Falls, a waterfall about 0.9 miles away at 1,255 feet, and Holland Hill, a peak roughly 1.9 miles out that rises to 1,779 feet. Because the overlook faces due west, the view lines up directly with sunset; on the June solstice the sun sets at 20:51, while on the December solstice it sets earlier, at 16:57. Equinox sunsets fall in between, at 19:30 in March and 19:17 in September. Bethel Park is the nearest listed town, about 41.9 miles to the northwest, with Mt. Lebanon at 44.7 miles and Pittsburgh at 46.4 miles, both in the same direction.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Sugar Run Falls1,255 ftwest · 0.9 mi
- Holland Hill1,779 ftwest · 1.9 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:22 | 19:30 | 18:54 |
| June solstice | 05:50 | 20:51 | 20:10 |
| September equinox | 07:06 | 19:17 | 18:41 |
| December solstice | 07:37 | 16:57 | 16:14 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Bethel Park41.9 mi northwest
- Mt. Lebanon44.7 mi northwest
- Pittsburgh46.4 mi northwest
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How high is Paradise Overlook?
Paradise Overlook sits at about 1,273 feet (388 m).
What can you see from Paradise Overlook?
From Paradise Overlook: Sugar Run Falls (W, 0.9 mi); Holland Hill (W, 1.9 mi).
Is Paradise Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Paradise 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 Paradise Overlook?
Bethel Park, 42 miles NW of Paradise Overlook.
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Day trips start here
- Ohiopyle · 2 mi
- Connellsville · 10 mi
- Uniontown · 13 mi
- Donegal · 15 mi
- Grantsville · 22 mi
- Somerset · 22 mi
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