Turnout

This turnout sits at 2,439 ft on the Death Valley Scenic Byway, facing 240°, with the land dropping 123 ft within 600 m of the overlook. The view southwest takes in Lookout Mountain at 9.4 mi (4,094 ft) and, farther on the same bearing, Thompson Spring at 10.6 mi (4,332 ft) and French Madam Spring at 10.8 mi (5,643 ft). Zinc Hill rises to the west-southwest at 9.5 mi (5,587 ft). To the west, Padre Point is visible at 11.3 mi (4,211 ft), followed by Father Crowley Vista Point at 11.9 mi (4,282 ft). The facing direction is oriented toward sunset, angled 30° off square to it. Sunset times vary through the year, from 20:11 at the June solstice to 16:39 at the December solstice, with equinox sunsets falling near 19:01 and 18:48. Darwin lies 15.2 miles to the west-southwest. Padre Point precedes this stop along the byway sequence.