Roaring Brook Falls Upper Lookout
Roaring Brook Falls Upper Lookout sits at 1,623 feet on the High Peaks Scenic Byway (NYS Route 73), facing west (270°) across terrain that drops 354 feet within 600 meters. Indian Head Trailhead lies 0.4 miles west at 1,281 feet, with Russell Falls visible 1.1 miles west at 1,350 feet. Farther off, Cathedral Rocks rises 1.7 miles west at 1,738 feet, and Snow Mountain and Snow Mountain Lookout appear together 2.1 miles northwest at 2,378 feet. Hedgehog Mountain is visible 2.6 miles west-northwest at 3,382 feet, while Wedge Brook Cascades and its lookout sit 2.7 miles west-southwest at 2,022 feet. Because the overlook faces directly toward the western sky, sunset is oriented straight ahead: 7:07 p.m. at the March equinox, 8:43 p.m. at the June solstice, 6:54 p.m. at the September equinox, and 4:20 p.m. at the December solstice. Burlington is 35.2 miles northeast, with South Burlington and Essex Junction farther along the same direction. This lookout follows the Roaring Brook Falls Lower Lookout and precedes the Giant Washbowl Overlook on the byway route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Indian Head Trailhead1,281 ftwest · 0.4 mi
- Russell Falls1,350 ftwest · 1.1 mi
- Cathedral Rocks1,738 ftwest · 1.7 mi
- Snow Mountain Lookout2,378 ftnorthwest · 2.1 mi
- Snow Mountain2,378 ftnorthwest · 2.1 mi
- Hedgehog Mountain3,382 ftwest-northwest · 2.6 mi
- Wedge Brook Cascades2,022 ftwest-southwest · 2.7 mi
- Wedge Brook Cascades Lookout2,022 ftwest-southwest · 2.7 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:59 | 19:07 | 18:29 |
| June solstice | 05:12 | 20:43 | 19:58 |
| September equinox | 06:43 | 18:54 | 18:16 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:20 | 15:32 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Burlington35.2 mi northeast
- South Burlington36.1 mi northeast
- Essex Junction39.8 mi northeast
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How high is Roaring Brook Falls Upper Lookout?
Roaring Brook Falls Upper Lookout sits at about 1,623 feet (495 m).
What can you see from Roaring Brook Falls Upper Lookout?
From Roaring Brook Falls Upper Lookout: Indian Head Trailhead (W, 0.4 mi); Russell Falls (W, 1.1 mi); Cathedral Rocks (W, 1.7 mi); Snow Mountain Lookout (NW, 2.1 mi).
Is Roaring Brook Falls Upper Lookout better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Roaring Brook Falls Upper Lookout 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 Roaring Brook Falls Upper Lookout?
Burlington, 35 miles NE of Roaring Brook Falls Upper Lookout.
What is the next lookout after Roaring Brook Falls Upper Lookout?
Giant Washbowl Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Roaring Brook Falls Upper Lookout.
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Day trips start here
- Elizabethtown · 9 mi
- Westport · 16 mi
- Crown Point · 21 mi
- Essex · 23 mi
- Charlotte · 28 mi
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