Wygant Lower Viewpoint
Wygant Lower Viewpoint sits at 354 feet along the route between the Gibbons Creek crossing near Washougal and the junction with Plymouth Industrial Road, facing north. The terrain drops 275 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open line of sight across the lower ground below. To the north-northeast, Chemawa Hill rises to 2,222 feet at 3.4 miles, with Whistling Ridge visible farther off at 6.8 miles and 2,772 feet in the same direction. Little Baldy Peak stands due north at 7.4 miles, reaching 2,984 feet. Washougal lies 35.1 miles west-southwest, with Springdale and Camas further along the same bearing at 35.5 and 37.6 miles. Daylight hours vary by season, with sunrise near 05:18 and sunset near 21:00 at the June solstice, compared to a shorter span from about 07:45 to 16:26 at the December solstice. This overlook follows Wauna Viewpoint along the byway.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Chemawa Hill2,222 ftnorth-northeast · 3.4 mi
- Whistling Ridge2,772 ftnorth-northeast · 6.8 mi
- Little Baldy Peak2,984 ftnorth · 7.4 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:10 | 19:19 | 18:40 |
| June solstice | 05:18 | 21:00 | 20:14 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 19:06 | 18:27 |
| December solstice | 07:45 | 16:26 | 15:36 |
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Where it is
- Washougal35.1 mi west-southwest
- Springdale35.5 mi west-southwest
- Camas37.6 mi west-southwest
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How high is Wygant Lower Viewpoint?
Wygant Lower Viewpoint sits at about 354 feet (108 m).
What can you see from Wygant Lower Viewpoint?
From Wygant Lower Viewpoint: Chemawa Hill (NNE, 3.4 mi); Whistling Ridge (NNE, 6.8 mi); Little Baldy Peak (N, 7.4 mi).
What is the nearest town to Wygant Lower Viewpoint?
Washougal, 35 miles WSW of Wygant Lower Viewpoint.
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