- Elevation
- 1,410 m
- Tallest summit within 8.1 miles
- Calliope Mountain2,079 m · 7.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Alaska Railroad4.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 23:39local time
- Coordinates
- 61.0506, -149.4448
Bird Ridge Overlook rises to 1,410 m in Alaska. Calliope Mountain stands 2,079 m to the northeast, 7.8 miles off. The nearest named place is Peak 4055, a peak 0.6 miles away. Alaska Railroad passes 4.9 miles off.
- Elevation
- 1410 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 8.1 miles of Bird Ridge Overlook. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calliope Mountain | NE 35° | 2,079 m | 7.8 mi |
| Flute Peak | NE 45° | 2,022 m | 7.9 mi |
| Mount Ewe | NE 41° | 1,918 m | 7.3 mi |
| Concerto Peak | NNE 33° | 1,678 m | 6.0 mi |
| Bird Peak | ESE 122° | 1,678 m | 6.1 mi |
| Triangle Peak | NNE 25° | 1,675 m | 7.1 mi |
| Mount Williwaw | NNW 327° | 1,660 m | 4.3 mi |
| East Tanaina Peak | NNW 334° | 1,633 m | 6.4 mi |
- 4.9 mi off the Alaska Railroad
- 4.9 mi off the Seward HighwayNational
- 15.4 mi off the Glenn HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Beluga Point Viewpoint · 9 mi
- Bore Tide Viewpoint · 10 mi
- Bore Tide Viewpoint #2 · 10 mi
- Potter's Marsh · 12 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Peak 4055: 0.6 mi
- The Beak: 0.8 mi
- Bidarka Peak: 1.1 mi
- Peak 4300: 1.6 mi
- Peak 3505: 1.7 mi
Historic sites: 31
- Thornton Post Office: 11.3 mi
- Hope Schoolhouse: 11.3 mi
- Canyon Crek Barn: 11.3 mi
- Canyon Creek Bunkhouse: 11.3 mi
- Canyon Creek Blacksmith: 11.3 mi
Museums: 9
- Hope and Sunrise Historical Society: 11.3 mi
- Eagle River Nature Center: 14.0 mi
- Alaska Native Heritage Center: 15.5 mi
- Alaska Jewish Museum: 16.9 mi
- Alaska Museum of Science and Nature: 17.1 mi
Attractions: 6
- Indian Valley Mine: 5.3 mi
- Potter Historic Site: 11.8 mi
- Dall Sheep: 12.8 mi
- Mt.Alyeska Tram: 12.9 mi
- Alaska Railroad No. 556 - Steam Locomotive: 18.7 mi
Waterfalls: 4
- Niagara Falls: 10.1 mi
- Heritage Falls: 12.1 mi
- Virgin Creek Falls: 12.9 mi
- South Fork Falls: 16.3 mi
Beaches: 2
- Beaver Beach: 9.1 mi
- Lyn Ary Beach: 19.8 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Turnagain Pass Rest Area Southbound: 19.8 mi
- Turnagain Pass Rest Area Northbound: 20.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 08:00 | 19:16 | 20:12 |
| June solstice | 04:21 | 22:13 | 23:39 |
| September equinox | 07:43 | 19:03 | 20:00 |
| December solstice | 10:11 | — | 15:42 |
Local time (America/Anchorage).
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