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Provo River Overlook

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Looking south-west from Provo River Overlook. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Position
Mile ~12 of 53
Access
On the byway
Elevation
7,690 ft
View
Southwest · 240°
Light
Best at sunset
Relief
153 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 43.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 43.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 52.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 62.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 62.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 62.
Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center · Public domain · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:2919:3719:01
June solstice05:5420:5920:18
September equinox07:1319:2318:47
December solstice07:4517:0116:17

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

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

Mile 12 of 53 along Mirror Lake Scenic Byway.

  • Orem38.2 mi west-southwest
  • Provo39.3 mi southwest
  • Spanish Fork44.9 mi southwest
After it: Slate Gorge Overlook →
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Common questions

How high is Provo River Overlook?

Provo River Overlook sits at about 7,690 feet (2,344 m).

Is Provo River Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?

Sunset. The land falls away from Provo River 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 Provo River Overlook?

Orem, 38 miles WSW of Provo River Overlook.

What is the next lookout after Provo River Overlook?

Slate Gorge Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Provo River Overlook.

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A scenic overlook on Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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