Valley of the Gods Road Overlook
This overlook sits at mile 229 of 600 along the Trail of the Ancients, at an elevation of 4,649 feet, facing 150 degrees. The terrain drops 93 feet within 600 meters of the site. Three peaks are visible: Seven Sailors to the south-southwest at 1.6 miles (4,792 ft), Flag Butte to the south at 2.6 miles (4,658 ft), and Sugarloaf to the south-southeast at 3.6 miles (5,510 ft). Sunrise and sunset times vary by season, with sunrise ranging from 06:00 at the June solstice to 07:30 at the December solstice, and sunset ranging from 17:06 in December to 20:44 in June. The nearest towns are Dennehotso, 29.1 miles south; Blanding, 30.9 miles northeast; and Oljeto (Moonlight Water), 31.9 miles west-southwest. Comb Ridge is the previous lookout along the byway, and Goosenecks Viewpoint is the next.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Seven Sailors4,792 ftsouth-southwest · 1.6 mi
- Flag Butte4,658 ftsouth · 2.6 mi
- Sugarloaf5,510 ftsouth-southeast · 3.6 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:24 | 19:31 | 18:57 |
| June solstice | 06:00 | 20:44 | 20:05 |
| September equinox | 07:08 | 19:18 | 18:43 |
| December solstice | 07:30 | 17:06 | 16:25 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 229 of 600 along Trail of the Ancients.
- Dennehotso29.1 mi south
- Blanding30.9 mi northeast
- Oljeto (Moonlight Water)31.9 mi west-southwest
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How high is Valley of the Gods Road Overlook?
Valley of the Gods Road Overlook sits at about 4,649 feet (1,417 m).
What can you see from Valley of the Gods Road Overlook?
From Valley of the Gods Road Overlook: Seven Sailors (SSW, 1.6 mi); Flag Butte (S, 2.6 mi); Sugarloaf (SSE, 3.6 mi).
What is the nearest town to Valley of the Gods Road Overlook?
Dennehotso, 29 miles S of Valley of the Gods Road Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Valley of the Gods Road Overlook?
Goosenecks Viewpoint is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Valley of the Gods Road Overlook.
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Day trips start here
- Mexican Hat · 8 mi
- Goosenecks State Park · 9 mi
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