South Gap Scenic Point
South Gap Scenic Point sits at 1,929 feet along the Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway, with the land dropping 518 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The view faces west, directly toward the setting sun. Reynolds Mountain rises to the west at 3.9 miles and 2,191 feet, with Sherman Mountain to the northwest at 5.2 miles and 2,204 feet. Mutton Point stands north-northwest at 6.0 miles and 2,139 feet, and Long Point lies west-southwest at 7.1 miles and 1,962 feet. Because the overlook faces due west, sunset light falls squarely across the view; sunset times range from about 20:33 near the June solstice to 17:03 near the December solstice. Harrison is 17.8 miles to the north-northeast, Berryville is 34.3 miles northwest, and Clarksville is 38.6 miles south-southwest. Short Mountain Vista is the previous lookout along the byway, and North Scenic Point follows.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Reynolds Mountain2,191 ftwest · 3.9 mi
- Sherman Mountain2,204 ftnorthwest · 5.2 mi
- Mutton Point2,139 ftnorth-northwest · 6.0 mi
- Long Point1,962 ftwest-southwest · 7.1 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:17 | 19:25 | 18:51 |
| June solstice | 05:57 | 20:33 | 19:55 |
| September equinox | 07:01 | 19:11 | 18:37 |
| December solstice | 07:20 | 17:03 | 16:23 |
Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Harrison17.8 mi north-northeast
- Berryville34.3 mi northwest
- Clarksville38.6 mi south-southwest
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How high is South Gap Scenic Point?
South Gap Scenic Point sits at about 1,929 feet (588 m).
What can you see from South Gap Scenic Point?
From South Gap Scenic Point: Reynolds Mountain (W, 3.9 mi); Sherman Mountain (NW, 5.2 mi); Mutton Point (NNW, 6.0 mi); Long Point (WSW, 7.1 mi).
Is South Gap Scenic Point better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from South Gap Scenic Point 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 South Gap Scenic Point?
Harrison, 18 miles NNE of South Gap Scenic Point.
What is the next lookout after South Gap Scenic Point?
North Scenic Point is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after South Gap Scenic Point.
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