Scenic Viewpoint
This overlook on the Bighorn Scenic Byway sits at 5,728 feet, facing due east across land that drops 636 feet within 600 meters. Bulls Eye Point, a peak at 4,882 feet, stands 2.1 miles east-southeast. Further out, the Community Garden lies 4.6 miles northeast at 3,939 feet, with Scott Bicentennial Park 4.8 miles northeast at 3,908 feet. Connor Battlefield State Park is visible 9.7 miles east-northeast at 3,759 feet.
Because the viewpoint faces directly toward sunrise, the sun rises squarely ahead across the seasons: 05:24 at the June solstice, 06:57 near the September equinox, 07:13 near the March equinox, and 07:45 at the December solstice. Sunsets range from 21:00 in June to 16:32 in December.
Sheridan is 18.4 miles east, Greybull is 42.7 miles west-southwest, and Buffalo is 45.4 miles southeast. The previous stop along the byway is Fallen City Scenic Viewpoint.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Bulls Eye Point4,882 fteast-southeast · 2.1 mi
- Community Garden3,939 ftnortheast · 4.6 mi
- Scott Bicentennial Park3,908 ftnortheast · 4.8 mi
- Connor Battlefield State Park3,759 fteast-northeast · 9.7 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 19:22 | 18:43 |
| June solstice | 05:24 | 21:00 | 20:15 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 19:09 | 18:30 |
| December solstice | 07:45 | 16:32 | 15:43 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Sheridan18.4 mi east
- Greybull42.7 mi west-southwest
- Buffalo45.4 mi southeast
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How high is Scenic Viewpoint?
Scenic Viewpoint sits at about 5,728 feet (1,746 m).
What can you see from Scenic Viewpoint?
From Scenic Viewpoint: Bulls Eye Point (ESE, 2.1 mi); Community Garden (NE, 4.6 mi); Scott Bicentennial Park (NE, 4.8 mi); Connor Battlefield State Park (ENE, 9.7 mi).
Is Scenic Viewpoint better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Scenic Viewpoint 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 Viewpoint?
Sheridan, 18 miles E of Scenic Viewpoint.
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