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Scenic Viewpoints in Navajo County, Arizona

10 scenic viewpoints in Navajo County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

Top scenic viewpoints

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Buckskin Lookout TowerNavajo County · 2,236 m
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Deer Springs LookoutNavajo County · 2,210 m
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Show Low MeadowNavajo County
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Aztec Spring RanchNavajo County
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Juniper Ridge Lookout TowerNavajo County · 2,134 m
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Pat Mullen Scenic VistaNavajo County
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Springer Mountain Lookout TowerNavajo County
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Lookout PointNavajo County · 1,710 m
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Tsegi Point OverlookNavajo County · 2,223 m
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John Ford PointNavajo County · 1,619 m

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How to photograph scenic viewpoints

Overlooks are about the sweep of the land, so low-angle light matters most: side-light at sunrise or sunset reveals ridges and texture that midday sun flattens.

  • Arrive 30–45 minutes before sunrise or sunset to find a composition before the light peaks.
  • Use a telephoto (70–200 mm) to isolate layered ridges and light rays instead of shooting only wide.
  • Check the sun azimuth for your date: front-light, side-light and back-light give three different pictures from the same rail.
  • Haze builds in summer afternoons; mornings after a cold front are often the clearest.
  • Stay behind barriers — many overlook edges are undercut or crumbly.

Season: Clear, dry air in autumn and after winter storms gives the longest views; summer adds wildflowers but also haze.