Steep Creek Overlook
Steep Creek Overlook sits at 9,272 feet along the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway, near mile 119 of the route's 123 miles. The land drops 359 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, and the view faces 146 degrees, toward the south-southeast. Dry Point is visible to the south-southeast at 6.5 miles, rising to 7,424 feet, while Boulder Point lies south at 9.9 miles, at 6,662 feet. Escalante is 22.7 miles to the southwest, with Bicknell 24.2 miles north-northwest and Loa 30.6 miles north-northwest. Lookout Escalante precedes this stop along the byway. Daylight hours shift across the year: on the March equinox the sun rises at 7:30 am and sets at 7:38 pm, and on the June solstice sunrise comes at 6:04 am with sunset at 8:52 pm. The September equinox brings sunrise at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:24 pm, while the December solstice has the shortest span, with sunrise at 7:39 am and sunset at 5:10 pm.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Dry Point7,424 ftsouth-southeast · 6.5 mi
- Boulder Point6,662 ftsouth · 9.9 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:38 | 19:03 |
| June solstice | 06:04 | 20:52 | 20:13 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 19:24 | 18:49 |
| December solstice | 07:39 | 17:10 | 16:29 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 119 of 123 along Journey Through Time Scenic Byway.
- Escalante22.7 mi southwest
- Bicknell24.2 mi north-northwest
- Loa30.6 mi north-northwest
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How high is Steep Creek Overlook?
Steep Creek Overlook sits at about 9,272 feet (2,826 m).
What can you see from Steep Creek Overlook?
From Steep Creek Overlook: Dry Point (SSE, 6.5 mi); Boulder Point (S, 9.9 mi).
What is the nearest town to Steep Creek Overlook?
Escalante, 23 miles SW of Steep Creek Overlook.
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