Sag River Overlook
Sag River Overlook sits at 786 feet along the Dalton Highway, with the terrain dropping 76 feet within 600 meters of the pullout. The Sagavanirktok River is visible to the north-northeast, about 2.9 miles away, sitting at 675 feet in elevation. Daylight at this overlook varies sharply with the seasons: the June solstice brings midnight sun, while the December solstice is marked by polar night. At the equinoxes, daylight runs from roughly 7:37–7:54 in the morning to 20:00–20:12 in the evening. The previous lookout heading this direction on the Dalton Highway is The Gate of the Arctic.
What you’re looking at
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- Sagavanirktok River675 ftnorth-northeast · 2.9 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:54 | 20:12 | 18:54 |
| June solstice | Midnight sun — the sun does not set | ||
| September equinox | 07:37 | 20:00 | 18:42 |
| December solstice | Polar night — the sun does not rise | ||
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How high is Sag River Overlook?
Sag River Overlook sits at about 786 feet (240 m).
What can you see from Sag River Overlook?
From Sag River Overlook: Sagavanirktok River (NNE, 2.9 mi).
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