Slate Gorge Overlook
Slate Gorge Overlook sits at mile 22 of 53 along the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 9,066 feet. The terrain model shows the land dropping 135 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, and the view faces south, toward Iron Mine Mountain, which rises to 10,454 feet 4.5 miles to the south-southwest. Provo, Springville, and Spanish Fork lie roughly 47 to 52 miles to the southwest. Sunrise and sunset times vary by season: around 7:28 a.m. to 7:36 p.m. near the March equinox, 5:54 a.m. to 8:59 p.m. near the June solstice, 7:12 a.m. to 7:23 p.m. near the September equinox, and 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. near the December solstice. The overlook falls between two other stops on the byway, with Provo River Overlook to the west and Ice Caves ahead to the east.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Iron Mine Mountain10,454 ftsouth-southwest · 4.5 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:28 | 19:36 | 19:00 |
| June solstice | 05:54 | 20:59 | 20:18 |
| September equinox | 07:12 | 19:23 | 18:47 |
| December solstice | 07:45 | 17:00 | 16:17 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 22 of 53 along Mirror Lake Scenic Byway.
- Provo46.5 mi southwest
- Springville47.7 mi southwest
- Spanish Fork51.7 mi southwest
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How high is Slate Gorge Overlook?
Slate Gorge Overlook sits at about 9,066 feet (2,763 m).
What can you see from Slate Gorge Overlook?
From Slate Gorge Overlook: Iron Mine Mountain (SSW, 4.5 mi).
What is the nearest town to Slate Gorge Overlook?
Provo, 47 miles SW of Slate Gorge Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Slate Gorge Overlook?
Ice Caves is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Slate Gorge Overlook.
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