Viewpoint Dam
Viewpoint Dam sits at 322 feet along the Cascade Loop, facing south (180°). The terrain drops 163 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view to the south-southeast, where Rinker Point rises to 3,344 feet, 10.6 miles away. Bellingham lies 36.7 miles to the west-northwest, while Lake Stevens and Marysville are both roughly 39 miles to the south-southwest. Daylight hours vary through the year: sunrise runs from 05:06 at the June solstice to 07:57 at the December solstice, with sunset ranging from 21:13 in June to 16:15 in December. Equinox daylight falls near 12 hours, with sunrise around 06:54–07:11 and sunset near 19:07–19:20. This lookout follows Washington Pass Overlook and precedes Sultan River Vista along the route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Rinker Point3,344 ftsouth-southeast · 10.6 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:11 | 19:20 | 18:38 |
| June solstice | 05:06 | 21:13 | 20:24 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 19:07 | 18:25 |
| December solstice | 07:57 | 16:15 | 15:20 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Bellingham36.7 mi west-northwest
- Lake Stevens39.1 mi south-southwest
- Marysville39.4 mi south-southwest
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How high is Viewpoint Dam?
Viewpoint Dam sits at about 322 feet (98 m).
What can you see from Viewpoint Dam?
From Viewpoint Dam: Rinker Point (SSE, 11 mi).
What is the nearest town to Viewpoint Dam?
Bellingham, 37 miles WNW of Viewpoint Dam.
What is the next lookout after Viewpoint Dam?
Sultan River Vista is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Viewpoint Dam.
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