Sunset Point
Sunset Point sits at 523 feet along the River Road Scenic Byway. To the northeast, Ice Box rises to 656 feet at a distance of 0.3 miles, with Wedge Rock at 629 feet 0.5 miles out in the same direction. Sunrise and sunset times vary through the year, from a 06:21 sunrise and 21:21 sunset at the June solstice to an 08:08 sunrise and 17:28 sunset at the December solstice, with the equinoxes falling in between. The overlook is 27.9 miles northwest of Danville, 30.9 miles south-southwest of Terre Haute, and 40.5 miles north-northeast of Lafayette. Along the byway, it follows Camel's Back and precedes Hackman Overlook.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain around this overlook, nearest first. No view direction is recorded, so every bearing is listed.
- Ice Box656 ftnortheast · 0.3 mi
- Wedge Rock629 ftnortheast · 0.5 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:53 | 20:01 | 19:25 |
| June solstice | 06:21 | 21:21 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 07:37 | 19:48 | 19:12 |
| December solstice | 08:08 | 17:28 | 16:45 |
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Where it is
- Danville27.9 mi northwest
- Terre Haute30.9 mi south-southwest
- Lafayette40.5 mi north-northeast
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How high is Sunset Point?
Sunset Point sits at about 523 feet (159 m).
What can you see from Sunset Point?
From Sunset Point: Ice Box (NE, 0.3 mi); Wedge Rock (NE, 0.5 mi).
What is the nearest town to Sunset Point?
Danville, 28 miles NW of Sunset Point.
What is the next lookout after Sunset Point?
Hackman Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Sunset Point.
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