Santaquin Overlook
Santaquin Overlook sits at mile 18 of 36 along the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway, at 8,874 feet. The terrain drops 624 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, and the view faces 120°, roughly toward sunrise, offset 30° from square to the sunrise line. Twin Knolls rises to the south at 2.7 miles, reaching 9,253 feet, while Rock Springs lies east-northeast at 3.7 miles, at 8,160 feet. Because the overlook faces toward the sunrise direction, morning light crosses the view; sunrise times run from 05:59 at the June solstice to 07:46 at the December solstice, with equinox sunrises near 07:15–07:31. Provo is 23.2 miles north, Orem 27.5 miles north, and Lehi 34.7 miles north-northwest. Utah Lake Overlook precedes this stop on the byway, and Bald Mountain Pass and Overlook follows it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Twin Knolls9,253 ftsouth · 2.7 mi
- Rock Springs8,160 fteast-northeast · 3.7 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:31 | 19:39 | 19:03 |
| June solstice | 05:59 | 20:59 | 20:19 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 19:26 | 18:50 |
| December solstice | 07:46 | 17:06 | 16:23 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 18 of 36 along Nebo Loop Scenic Byway.
- Provo23.2 mi north
- Orem27.5 mi north
- Lehi34.7 mi north-northwest
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How high is Santaquin Overlook?
Santaquin Overlook sits at about 8,874 feet (2,705 m).
What can you see from Santaquin Overlook?
From Santaquin Overlook: Twin Knolls (S, 2.7 mi); Rock Springs (ENE, 3.7 mi).
Is Santaquin Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Santaquin Overlook 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 Santaquin Overlook?
Provo, 23 miles N of Santaquin Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Santaquin Overlook?
Bald Mountain Pass and Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Santaquin Overlook.
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