Scenic Point
Scenic Point sits at 1,456 feet along the Richardson Highway, facing east-southeast toward Upper Klawasi Volcano, visible 7.0 miles away at 1,924 feet elevation. The land drops 263 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view across the terrain toward the feature. The orientation faces the sunrise, so morning light comes in directly from the direction of the volcano; sunrise runs from about 03:51 at the June solstice to 10:07 at the December solstice, with sunset ranging from 23:38 in June to 15:14 in December. Glennallen lies 3.6 miles west-northwest of the overlook. This stop falls along the route between Worthington Glacier Viewpoint and Copper River Viewpoint.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Upper Klawasi Volcano1,924 fteast-southeast · 7.0 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:43 | 19:57 | 18:58 |
| June solstice | 03:51 | 23:38 | 22:05 |
| September equinox | 07:26 | 19:44 | 18:45 |
| December solstice | 10:07 | 15:14 | — |
Local time (America/Anchorage). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Glennallen3.6 mi west-northwest
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How high is Scenic Point?
Scenic Point sits at about 1,456 feet (444 m).
What can you see from Scenic Point?
From Scenic Point: Upper Klawasi Volcano (ESE, 7.0 mi).
Is Scenic Point better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Scenic Point 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 Scenic Point?
Glennallen, 3.6 miles WNW of Scenic Point.
What is the next lookout after Scenic Point?
Copper River Viewpoint is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Scenic Point.
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