Westward View
Westward View sits at 7,509 feet on the Lewis and Clark Back Country Byway, facing due west (270°). The terrain drops 748 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view across the land falling away to the west. Four peaks are visible: K Mountain at 15.3 miles (8,062 ft), Sal Mountain at 19.5 miles (9,580 ft), Watson Peak at 20.2 miles to the west-southwest (8,657 ft), and Poison Peak at 21.6 miles to the west-southwest (9,319 ft). Because the overlook faces directly into the sunset direction, the setting sun lines up squarely with the view. Sunset times vary by season, from 21:25 at the June solstice to 16:56 at the December solstice. Leadore lies 21.1 miles to the south-southeast, while East Salmon and Salmon are both to the west-northwest, at 24.6 and 25.8 miles respectively. The next stop along the route is Westward Overlook - Lemhi Pass CDT Access.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- K Mountain8,062 ftwest · 15.3 mi
- Sal Mountain9,580 ftwest · 19.5 mi
- Watson Peak8,657 ftwest-southwest · 20.2 mi
- Poison Peak9,319 ftwest-southwest · 21.6 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:38 | 19:46 | 19:08 |
| June solstice | 05:48 | 21:25 | 20:40 |
| September equinox | 07:22 | 19:33 | 18:54 |
| December solstice | 08:10 | 16:56 | 16:07 |
Local time (America/Boise). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Leadore21.1 mi south-southeast
- East Salmon24.6 mi west-northwest
- Salmon25.8 mi west-northwest
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How high is Westward View?
Westward View sits at about 7,509 feet (2,289 m).
What can you see from Westward View?
From Westward View: K Mountain (W, 15 mi); Sal Mountain (W, 20 mi); Watson Peak (WSW, 20 mi); Poison Peak (WSW, 22 mi).
Is Westward View better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Westward View toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Westward View?
Leadore, 21 miles SSE of Westward View.
What is the next lookout after Westward View?
Westward Overlook - Lemhi Pass CDT Access is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Westward View.
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