Teton Point Overlook
Teton Point Overlook sits at 6,746 feet on the Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway, facing 270 degrees with the land dropping 189 feet within 600 meters of the pullout. The view spans a range of terrain and elevation: Windy Point Turnout lies 4.3 miles southwest at 6,611 feet, with Menors Ferry Historic District 4.9 miles south-southwest at 6,465 feet. To the west and northwest, several named features rise into higher terrain, including Bannock Falls at 5.3 miles (7,860 ft), Inspiration Point at 5.5 miles (7,250 ft), Hidden Falls at 5.6 miles (7,288 ft), and Cleft Falls at 5.9 miles (8,714 ft). Peaks visible from the overlook include Inspiration Peak (5.8 mi, 9,656 ft), Baxter's Pinnacle (5.9 mi, 8,481 ft), and Idol and Worshipper (5.9 mi, 10,978 ft). The facing direction points toward sunset. Jackson is 17.2 miles south-southwest, Wilson is 18.5 miles southwest, and Victor is 23.9 miles west-southwest. Snake River Overlook precedes this stop on the byway, and Glacier Overlook follows it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Windy Point Turnout6,611 ftsouthwest · 4.3 mi
- Menors Ferry Historic District6,465 ftsouth-southwest · 4.9 mi
- Bannock Falls7,860 ftwest · 5.3 mi
- Inspiration Point7,250 ftnorthwest · 5.5 mi
- Hidden Falls (and ground squirrels dining room)7,096 ftnorthwest · 5.6 mi
- Hidden Falls7,288 ftnorthwest · 5.6 mi
- Inspiration Peak9,656 ftwest · 5.8 mi
- Cleft Falls8,714 ftwest · 5.9 mi
- Baxter's Pinnacle8,481 ftnorthwest · 5.9 mi
- Idol and Worshipper10,978 ftwest-northwest · 5.9 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:27 | 19:35 | 18:57 |
| June solstice | 05:42 | 21:09 | 20:25 |
| September equinox | 07:11 | 19:22 | 18:44 |
| December solstice | 07:54 | 16:49 | 16:02 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Jackson17.2 mi south-southwest
- Wilson18.5 mi southwest
- Victor23.9 mi west-southwest
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How high is Teton Point Overlook?
Teton Point Overlook sits at about 6,746 feet (2,056 m).
What can you see from Teton Point Overlook?
From Teton Point Overlook: Windy Point Turnout (SW, 4.3 mi); Menors Ferry Historic District (SSW, 4.9 mi); Bannock Falls (W, 5.3 mi); Inspiration Point (NW, 5.5 mi).
Is Teton Point Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Teton Point Overlook 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 Teton Point Overlook?
Jackson, 17 miles SSW of Teton Point Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Teton Point Overlook?
Glacier Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Teton Point Overlook.
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Day trips start here
- Grand Teton National Park · 9 mi
- Jackson · 18 mi
- Driggs · 22 mi
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