The Point
The Point sits along the Indiana Lincoln Highway Byway at an elevation of 801 feet. The terrain drops 31 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Gren Park lies to the south, 0.7 miles away at 803 feet. Fort Wayne is 2.3 miles to the south-southeast, with Huntington 23.5 miles to the southwest and Goshen 48.0 miles to the northwest. Sunrise and sunset times vary by season, ranging from a 06:09 sunrise and 21:17 sunset at the June solstice to a 08:03 sunrise and 17:16 sunset at the December solstice, with the equinoxes falling near 07:30-07:45 for sunrise and 19:40-19:53 for sunset. The A Frame lookout precedes this stop along the byway, and Silver Spoon follows it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain around this overlook, nearest first. No view direction is recorded, so every bearing is listed.
- Gren Park803 ftsouth · 0.7 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:45 | 19:53 | 19:17 |
| June solstice | 06:09 | 21:17 | 20:36 |
| September equinox | 07:29 | 19:40 | 19:03 |
| December solstice | 08:03 | 17:16 | 16:32 |
Local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Fort Wayne2.3 mi south-southeast
- Huntington23.5 mi southwest
- Goshen48.0 mi northwest
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How high is The Point?
The Point sits at about 801 feet (244 m).
What can you see from The Point?
From The Point: Gren Park (S, 0.7 mi).
What is the nearest town to The Point?
Fort Wayne, 2.3 miles SSE of The Point.
What is the next lookout after The Point?
Silver Spoon is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after The Point.
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