Sunlight Bridge Overlook
Sunlight Bridge Overlook sits at 5,870 feet along the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway. Bald Peak is visible to the east-northeast, 6.1 miles away, rising to 8,585 feet. Cody is 24.8 miles southeast, Red Lodge is 30.0 miles north-northeast, and Powell is 32.7 miles east. Dead Indian Overlook precedes this stop along the route.
Daylight hours vary across the year: on the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 21:08, giving the longest span of light. The equinoxes bring sunrise and sunset times close to 07:00 and 19:20, with the March equinox at 07:22/19:30 and the September equinox at 07:06/19:17. The December solstice has the shortest daylight window, with sunrise at 07:53 and sunset at 16:40.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain around this overlook, nearest first. No view direction is recorded, so every bearing is listed.
- Bald Peak8,585 fteast-northeast · 6.1 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:22 | 19:30 | 18:52 |
| June solstice | 05:33 | 21:08 | 20:23 |
| September equinox | 07:06 | 19:17 | 18:38 |
| December solstice | 07:53 | 16:40 | 15:52 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Cody24.8 mi southeast
- Red Lodge30.0 mi north-northeast
- Powell32.7 mi east
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How high is Sunlight Bridge Overlook?
Sunlight Bridge Overlook sits at about 5,870 feet (1,789 m).
What can you see from Sunlight Bridge Overlook?
From Sunlight Bridge Overlook: Bald Peak (ENE, 6.1 mi).
What is the nearest town to Sunlight Bridge Overlook?
Cody, 25 miles SE of Sunlight Bridge Overlook.
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