Tri-State Viewpoint
Tri-State Viewpoint sits along Historic Route 66 at 3,493 feet, with land dropping 535 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The view faces 270 degrees, directly toward the sunset. Three named peaks are visible: Negrohead to the west-northwest at 2.5 miles (3,009 feet), Leland Butte to the west-southwest at 3.9 miles (2,927 feet), and Hardy Mountain to the west-northwest at 4.1 miles (3,169 feet). Because the overlook faces due west, sunset light falls directly into the view; on the September equinox the sun sets at 18:36, and on the December solstice at 17:30. Bullhead City lies 13.1 miles west-northwest and Fort Mohave 13.3 miles west, while Kingman is 20.2 miles east-northeast. On the byway route, this stop follows Seligman and precedes Petroglyph Overlook.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Negrohead3,009 ftwest-northwest · 2.5 mi
- Leland Butte2,927 ftwest-southwest · 3.9 mi
- Hardy Mountain3,169 ftwest-northwest · 4.1 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:42 | 18:50 | 18:16 |
| June solstice | 05:25 | 19:56 | 19:18 |
| September equinox | 06:26 | 18:36 | 18:02 |
| December solstice | 07:43 | 17:30 | 16:51 |
Local time (America/Phoenix). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Bullhead City13.1 mi west-northwest
- Fort Mohave13.3 mi west
- Kingman20.2 mi east-northeast
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How high is Tri-State Viewpoint?
Tri-State Viewpoint sits at about 3,493 feet (1,065 m).
What can you see from Tri-State Viewpoint?
From Tri-State Viewpoint: Negrohead (WNW, 2.5 mi); Leland Butte (WSW, 3.9 mi); Hardy Mountain (WNW, 4.1 mi).
Is Tri-State Viewpoint better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Tri-State Viewpoint 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 Tri-State Viewpoint?
Bullhead City, 13 miles WNW of Tri-State Viewpoint.
What is the next lookout after Tri-State Viewpoint?
Petroglyph Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Tri-State Viewpoint.
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Day trips start here
- Oatman · 2 mi
- Bullhead City · 13 mi
- Laughlin · 16 mi
- Needles · 20 mi
- Topock · 24 mi
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