South Point
South Point sits at 2,706 feet along the byway connecting SR 109 near Queets to SR 5 near Olympia, with the view facing south. The terrain drops 1,092 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open outlook over the surrounding lowlands. To the south-southeast, Swim Beach lies 3.1 miles out at 38 feet elevation, while Olympic View Park is visible 9.1 miles to the southeast at 168 feet. Several peaks rise across the southern arc: Buck Mountain (3,767 ft) and Mount Turner (3,371 ft) stand within about 3.5 miles, Green Hill (2,373 ft) is 4.4 miles south, and Jupiter Hills (4,818 ft) and Mount Jupiter (5,667 ft) appear roughly 9 miles to the southwest. Seattle lies 29.3 miles east-southeast, Bellevue 35.0 miles east-southeast, and Tacoma 43.0 miles south-southeast. Daylight hours vary by season, with sunrise near 5:14 and sunset near 21:15 at the June solstice, compared to sunrise near 7:59 and sunset near 16:22 at the December solstice. The previous lookout along this route is Mt. Walker Viewpoint.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Buck Mountain3,767 ftsouthwest · 3.0 mi
- Swim Beach38 ftsouth-southeast · 3.1 mi
- Mount Turner3,371 ftsouth-southwest · 3.5 mi
- Green Hill2,373 ftsouth · 4.4 mi
- Jupiter Hills4,818 ftsouthwest · 8.7 mi
- Olympic View Park168 ftsoutheast · 9.1 mi
- Mount Jupiter5,667 ftsouthwest · 9.2 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:15 | 19:24 | 18:44 |
| June solstice | 05:14 | 21:15 | 20:26 |
| September equinox | 06:59 | 19:11 | 18:30 |
| December solstice | 07:59 | 16:22 | 15:29 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Seattle29.3 mi east-southeast
- Bellevue35.0 mi east-southeast
- Tacoma43.0 mi south-southeast
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How high is South Point?
South Point sits at about 2,706 feet (825 m).
What can you see from South Point?
From South Point: Buck Mountain (SW, 3.0 mi); Swim Beach (SSE, 3.1 mi); Mount Turner (SSW, 3.5 mi); Green Hill (S, 4.4 mi).
What is the nearest town to South Point?
Seattle, 29 miles ESE of South Point.
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