Woodys cove interpretive area
Woodys Cove Interpretive Area sits at 3,201 feet along the Thousand Springs Scenic Byway, facing west (270°). The land drops 252 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving a view down toward lower terrain. From this point, the Historic Oregon Trail Overlook is visible to the southwest, 7.2 miles away at 3,506 feet elevation.
The west-facing orientation puts the sunset directly ahead, with no offset from due west. Sunset times vary through the year, from 21:22 at the June solstice to 17:09 at the December solstice, with equinox sunsets falling near 19:39-19:52.
The nearest towns are Jerome, 20.5 miles to the east-southeast; Twin Falls, 29.4 miles southeast; and Kimberly, 34.3 miles southeast. This overlook follows point 6 along the byway route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Historic Oregon Trail Overlook3,506 ftsouthwest · 7.2 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:44 | 19:52 | 19:15 |
| June solstice | 06:02 | 21:22 | 20:39 |
| September equinox | 07:28 | 19:39 | 19:01 |
| December solstice | 08:08 | 17:09 | 16:23 |
Local time (America/Boise). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Jerome20.5 mi east-southeast
- Twin Falls29.4 mi southeast
- Kimberly34.3 mi southeast
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How high is Woodys cove interpretive area?
Woodys cove interpretive area sits at about 3,201 feet (976 m).
What can you see from Woodys cove interpretive area?
From Woodys cove interpretive area: Historic Oregon Trail Overlook (SW, 7.2 mi).
Is Woodys cove interpretive area better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Woodys cove interpretive area 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 Woodys cove interpretive area?
Jerome, 21 miles ESE of Woodys cove interpretive area.
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