Scenic Viewpoint
This overlook sits at 8,866 feet along the Medicine Wheel Passage, facing 120 degrees toward the east-southeast. The terrain drops 269 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint, giving an open view across the slope below. Wheddon Spring lies in view to the east-southeast, 0.6 miles out at 8,697 feet. Because the facing points roughly toward sunrise, the view aligns with early morning light; sunrise falls at 05:26 near the June solstice and 07:46 near the December solstice, with sunset ranging from 21:01 in June to 16:34 in December. Greybull is 25.0 miles to the southwest, Lovell is 34.4 miles to the west, and Sheridan is 36.8 miles to the east. The next stop along the byway is Beaver Creek Overlook.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Wheddon Spring8,697 fteast-southeast · 0.6 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:15 | 19:23 | 18:45 |
| June solstice | 05:26 | 21:01 | 20:16 |
| September equinox | 06:59 | 19:10 | 18:32 |
| December solstice | 07:46 | 16:34 | 15:45 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Greybull25.0 mi southwest
- Lovell34.4 mi west
- Sheridan36.8 mi east
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How high is Scenic Viewpoint?
Scenic Viewpoint sits at about 8,866 feet (2,702 m).
What can you see from Scenic Viewpoint?
From Scenic Viewpoint: Wheddon Spring (ESE, 0.6 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?
Greybull, 25 miles SW of Scenic Viewpoint.
What is the next lookout after Scenic Viewpoint?
Beaver Creek Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Scenic Viewpoint.
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