Ski Santa Fe Overlook
Ski Santa Fe Overlook sits at 11,171 feet along the Santa Fe National Forest Scenic Byway, with the land dropping 733 feet within 600 meters of the pullout. The view faces 260°, oriented nearly toward sunset. Visible features include Peña Oscura Hill to the west at 7.3 miles (6,900 ft) and The Meadow to the west-southwest at 7.7 miles (6,931 ft), both lying well below the overlook's elevation. Santa Fe is 10.4 miles to the southwest, Los Alamos is 28.9 miles west-northwest, and Las Vegas is 34.8 miles east-southeast. Given the westward-facing orientation, sunset light reaches the overlook directly; on the June solstice the sun sets at 20:23, while on the December solstice it sets at 16:54. Vista Grande Overlook precedes this stop along the byway.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Peña Oscura Hill6,900 ftwest · 7.3 mi
- The Meadow6,931 ftwest-southwest · 7.7 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 10° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:08 | 19:15 | 18:42 |
| June solstice | 05:48 | 20:23 | 19:45 |
| September equinox | 06:52 | 19:02 | 18:28 |
| December solstice | 07:10 | 16:54 | 16:14 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Santa Fe10.4 mi southwest
- Los Alamos28.9 mi west-northwest
- Las Vegas34.8 mi east-southeast
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How high is Ski Santa Fe Overlook?
Ski Santa Fe Overlook sits at about 11,171 feet (3,405 m).
What can you see from Ski Santa Fe Overlook?
From Ski Santa Fe Overlook: Peña Oscura Hill (W, 7.3 mi); The Meadow (WSW, 7.7 mi).
Is Ski Santa Fe Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Ski Santa Fe Overlook toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Ski Santa Fe Overlook?
Santa Fe, 10 miles SW of Ski Santa Fe Overlook.
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