Upper Gospel Lake Viewpoint
Upper Gospel Lake Viewpoint sits at 7,719 feet along the Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway, facing north. The terrain drops 509 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. From this point, Pig Foot Spring is visible to the northwest at 8.6 miles, sitting at 5,968 feet, and Lone Fir Hill, a peak to the north-northwest, is visible at 12.9 miles and 5,435 feet in elevation. Sunrise and sunset vary by season: on the June solstice, the sun rises at 04:55 and sets at 20:37, while on the December solstice, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 16:03. The equinoxes fall closer to the middle, with sunrise around 06:30-06:48 and sunset near 18:43-18:56. Grangeville lies 22.3 miles to the north-northwest, Cottonwood is 34.9 miles in the same direction, and Kooskia is 35.8 miles north. Travelers continuing along the byway will next reach Bernard Overlook.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Pig Foot Spring5,968 ftnorthwest · 8.6 mi
- Lone Fir Hill5,435 ftnorth-northwest · 12.9 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:48 | 18:56 | 18:17 |
| June solstice | 04:55 | 20:37 | 19:51 |
| September equinox | 06:32 | 18:43 | 18:04 |
| December solstice | 07:22 | 16:03 | 15:13 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Grangeville22.3 mi north-northwest
- Cottonwood34.9 mi north-northwest
- Kooskia / leewikees35.8 mi north
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How high is Upper Gospel Lake Viewpoint?
Upper Gospel Lake Viewpoint sits at about 7,719 feet (2,353 m).
What can you see from Upper Gospel Lake Viewpoint?
From Upper Gospel Lake Viewpoint: Pig Foot Spring (NW, 8.6 mi); Lone Fir Hill (NNW, 13 mi).
What is the nearest town to Upper Gospel Lake Viewpoint?
Grangeville, 22 miles NNW of Upper Gospel Lake Viewpoint.
What is the next lookout after Upper Gospel Lake Viewpoint?
Bernard Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Upper Gospel Lake Viewpoint.
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