West Arths Rim Overlook
West Arths Rim Overlook sits at mile 17 of 28 along the Dead Horse Point Mesa Scenic Byway, at an elevation of 5,046 feet. The terrain drops 500 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, with the view facing 30 degrees. Brachiosaurus is visible to the northeast at 1.6 miles, sitting at 4,520 feet, and Little Gothic Arch lies east at 6.3 miles, at 4,709 feet. Moab is 10.4 miles east-southeast, Castle Valley is 16.2 miles east, and Green River is 34.0 miles northwest. Sevenmile Canyon Overlook precedes this stop on the byway, and Box Canyon Overlook follows it. Sunrise and sunset times vary by season: around 07:23 and 19:31 at the March equinox, 05:55 and 20:48 at the June solstice, 07:07 and 19:17 at the September equinox, and 07:34 and 17:02 at the December solstice.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Brachiosaurus4,520 ftnortheast · 1.6 mi
- Little Gothic Arch4,709 fteast · 6.3 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:23 | 19:31 | 18:56 |
| June solstice | 05:55 | 20:48 | 20:08 |
| September equinox | 07:07 | 19:17 | 18:42 |
| December solstice | 07:34 | 17:02 | 16:20 |
Local time (America/Denver). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Mile 17 of 28 along Dead Horse Point Mesa Scenic Byway.
- Moab10.4 mi east-southeast
- Castle Valley16.2 mi east
- Green River34.0 mi northwest
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How high is West Arths Rim Overlook?
West Arths Rim Overlook sits at about 5,046 feet (1,538 m).
What can you see from West Arths Rim Overlook?
From West Arths Rim Overlook: Brachiosaurus (NE, 1.6 mi); Little Gothic Arch (E, 6.3 mi).
What is the nearest town to West Arths Rim Overlook?
Moab, 10 miles ESE of West Arths Rim Overlook.
What is the next lookout after West Arths Rim Overlook?
Box Canyon Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after West Arths Rim Overlook.
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