South Snoquera Point
South Snoquera Point sits at 4,022 feet along the byway connecting Mud Mountain Road near Enumclaw to SR 12 near Naches, with terrain dropping 1,561 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The view faces west, directly toward the sunset. North Snoquera Point is visible to the northwest at 0.5 miles, sitting lower at 3,428 feet. Skookum Falls appears west-northwest at 1.1 miles and 3,006 feet, and Sun Top rises to the west at 1.9 miles, reaching 5,261 feet. Because the overlook faces due west, sunset arrives squarely ahead of the viewer, ranging from 16:20 at the December solstice to 21:06 at the June solstice. Kent lies 39.3 miles to the northwest, with Federal Way at 41.3 miles west-northwest and Renton at 42.9 miles northwest. This point follows the Skookum Falls Viewpoint along the route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- North Snoquera Point3,428 ftnorthwest · 0.5 mi
- Skookum Falls3,006 ftwest-northwest · 1.1 mi
- Sun Top5,261 ftwest · 1.9 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:10 | 19:19 | 18:39 |
| June solstice | 05:12 | 21:06 | 20:18 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 19:06 | 18:26 |
| December solstice | 07:50 | 16:20 | 15:28 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Kent39.3 mi northwest
- Federal Way41.3 mi west-northwest
- Renton42.9 mi northwest
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How high is South Snoquera Point?
South Snoquera Point sits at about 4,022 feet (1,226 m).
What can you see from South Snoquera Point?
From South Snoquera Point: North Snoquera Point (NW, 0.5 mi); Skookum Falls (WNW, 1.1 mi); Sun Top (W, 1.9 mi).
Is South Snoquera Point better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from South Snoquera 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 Snoquera Point?
Kent, 39 miles NW of South Snoquera Point.
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