The Hogback
The Hogback sits at 6,336 feet on the Journey Through Time Scenic Byway, at mile 106 of the route's 123 miles. The overlook faces south, with terrain dropping 604 feet within 600 meters of the site. From this direction, Phantastic Viewpoint is visible 5.7 miles away at 5,576 feet, and Phipps Arch lies 5.8 miles out at 5,547 feet. Escalante is the nearest town, 11.0 miles to the west-southwest, with Tropic 39.0 miles west-southwest and Bicknell 35.2 miles north. Lower Calf Creek Fall is the previous lookout along the byway, and Homestead Overlook follows next. Sunrise and sunset times vary by season: around 07:30 to 19:38 at the March equinox, 06:05 to 20:52 at the June solstice, 07:14 to 19:24 at the September equinox, and 07:38 to 17:11 at the December solstice.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Phantastic Viewpoint5,576 ftsouth · 5.7 mi
- Phipps Arch5,547 ftsouth · 5.8 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:38 | 19:03 |
| June solstice | 06:05 | 20:52 | 20:13 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 19:24 | 18:50 |
| December solstice | 07:38 | 17:11 | 16:30 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 106 of 123 along Journey Through Time Scenic Byway.
- Escalante11.0 mi west-southwest
- Bicknell35.2 mi north
- Tropic39.0 mi west-southwest
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How high is The Hogback?
The Hogback sits at about 6,336 feet (1,931 m).
What can you see from The Hogback?
From The Hogback: Phantastic Viewpoint (S, 5.7 mi); Phipps Arch (S, 5.8 mi).
What is the nearest town to The Hogback?
Escalante, 11 miles WSW of The Hogback.
What is the next lookout after The Hogback?
Homestead Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after The Hogback.
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