Waterfall Overlook
Waterfall Overlook sits at 10,780 feet along the Top of the Rockies byway, facing south across terrain that drops 195 feet within 600 meters of the pullout. From here the Top of the Rockies Zip Line is visible to the south, 1.9 miles away at 10,493 feet. Mount Arkansas rises southeast at 2.7 miles, reaching 13,772 feet, while Prospect Mountain lies further south at 5.4 miles and 12,613 feet. The overlook is roughly 28 miles from Edwards to the northwest, about 34 miles from Aspen to the west-southwest, and roughly 38 miles from Eagle to the west-northwest. Daylight hours shift with the seasons: sunrise runs from 05:39 at the June solstice to 07:22 at the December solstice, with sunset ranging from 20:36 in June to 16:45 in December. Crystal Lake Overlook precedes this stop along the byway, and Cabin ruins follows it as the next lookout.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Top of the Rockies Zip Line10,493 ftsouth · 1.9 mi
- Mount Arkansas13,772 ftsoutheast · 2.7 mi
- Prospect Mountain12,613 ftsouth · 5.4 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:09 | 19:17 | 18:42 |
| June solstice | 05:39 | 20:36 | 19:56 |
| September equinox | 06:53 | 19:04 | 18:28 |
| December solstice | 07:22 | 16:45 | 16:03 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Edwards28.3 mi northwest
- Aspen34.3 mi west-southwest
- Eagle38.5 mi west-northwest
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How high is Waterfall Overlook?
Waterfall Overlook sits at about 10,780 feet (3,286 m).
What can you see from Waterfall Overlook?
From Waterfall Overlook: Top of the Rockies Zip Line (S, 1.9 mi); Mount Arkansas (SE, 2.7 mi); Prospect Mountain (S, 5.4 mi).
What is the nearest town to Waterfall Overlook?
Edwards, 28 miles NW of Waterfall Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Waterfall Overlook?
Cabin ruins is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Waterfall Overlook.
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Day trips start here
- Breckenridge · 13 mi
- Vail · 21 mi
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