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Point of Geological Interest

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Looking east from Point of Geological Interest. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Access
0.4 mi detour
Elevation
6,417 ft
View
East · 90°
Light
Best at sunrise
Relief
309 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
Green Mountain at Night
Graeme Smith from Golden, Colorado · CC BY 2.0 · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 45.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 45.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 38.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 40.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 40.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:0519:1318:37
June solstice05:3420:3319:52
September equinox06:4919:0018:24
December solstice07:1916:4015:58

Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Lakewood6.3 mi east
  • Denver11.8 mi east-northeast
  • Aurora17.7 mi east
← Before it: Hawk WatchAfter it: Carol Karlin Overlook →
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Common questions

How high is Point of Geological Interest?

Point of Geological Interest sits at about 6,417 feet (1,956 m).

Is Point of Geological Interest better at sunrise or sunset?

Sunrise. The land falls away from Point of Geological Interest toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.

What is the nearest town to Point of Geological Interest?

Lakewood, 6.3 miles E of Point of Geological Interest.

What is the next lookout after Point of Geological Interest?

Carol Karlin Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Point of Geological Interest.

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A scenic overlook on Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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