Watershed Divide Scenic Vista

Watershed Divide Scenic Vista sits at 1,385 feet along the Glade Top Trail, facing 120 degrees, with the land dropping 277 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The view opens mostly to the south and east, taking in a series of named peaks: Washington Bald, Peacock Bald, and Holt Bald to the south at distances of 9.0 to 13.2 miles, with Chain Link Mountain further south at 14.6 miles. To the east and southeast lie Sister Knobs, Wilkinson Knob, Bald Jess, Walker Knob, Ludecker Bald, and Double Head Knob, ranging from 13.5 to 15.5 miles out, with elevations between 1,100 and 1,399 feet. Because the facing is 30 degrees off square toward sunrise, the vista aligns loosely with morning light; sunrise falls at 05:53 in June, 07:15 near the March equinox, 07:00 near the September equinox, and 07:21 in December, with sunset ranging from 20:34 in summer to 16:59 in winter. The nearest towns are Ozark, 31.2 miles northwest, Nixa, 36.4 miles west-northwest, and Springfield, 43.3 miles northwest. Along the byway, this overlook follows Caney Overlook and precedes Smoke Tree Scenic Vista.