Vista Point Observation Site
Vista Point Observation Site sits at 9,185 feet along Beartooth Highway, facing roughly north-northeast, with terrain dropping 1,094 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The view spans a line of peaks to the north: Black Pyramid Mountain 2.0 miles out at 8,565 feet, Tolman Point at 3.2 miles and 8,554 feet, Wapiti Mountain 5.3 miles away at 9,408 feet, and Grizzly Peak, the farthest at 9.7 miles, reaching 9,414 feet. Red Lodge lies 12.6 miles to the northeast, with Powell 37.5 miles southeast and Cody 39.6 miles south-southeast. Daylight varies through the year: sunrise runs from 05:32 on the June solstice to 07:54 on the December solstice, with sunset ranging from 21:09 in June to 16:39 in December, and both equinoxes falling near 07 hours for sunrise and just past 19:00 for sunset. This overlook is positioned along the highway between Rock Creek Vista and Pilot & Index, offering a stopping point with sightlines to the named peaks and open drop-off terrain immediately below.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Black Pyramid Mountain8,565 ftnorth · 2.0 mi
- Tolman Point8,554 ftnorth-northeast · 3.2 mi
- Wapiti Mountain9,408 ftnorth-northeast · 5.3 mi
- Grizzly Peak9,414 ftnorth-northeast · 9.7 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:22 | 19:30 | 18:51 |
| June solstice | 05:32 | 21:09 | 20:24 |
| September equinox | 07:05 | 19:17 | 18:38 |
| December solstice | 07:54 | 16:39 | 15:50 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Red Lodge12.6 mi northeast
- Powell37.5 mi east-southeast
- Cody39.6 mi south-southeast
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How high is Vista Point Observation Site?
Vista Point Observation Site sits at about 9,185 feet (2,800 m).
What can you see from Vista Point Observation Site?
From Vista Point Observation Site: Black Pyramid Mountain (N, 2.0 mi); Tolman Point (NNE, 3.2 mi); Wapiti Mountain (NNE, 5.3 mi); Grizzly Peak (NNE, 9.7 mi).
What is the nearest town to Vista Point Observation Site?
Red Lodge, 13 miles NE of Vista Point Observation Site.
What is the next lookout after Vista Point Observation Site?
Pilot & Index is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Vista Point Observation Site.
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