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Horsehead Arch

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Elevation, modelled
2,003 m
Tallest summit within 21.9 miles
El Capitan3,025 m · 18.4 mi
Nearest byway
Northwest Passage Scenic Byway25.0 mi off
Sunset, June solstice
21:34local time
Coordinates
46.2663, -114.3094
Horsehead Arch, seen from above at true elevation

Horsehead Arch is a natural arch in Montana, at a modelled 2,003 m. El Capitan stands 3,025 m to the south-southwest, 18 miles off. The nearest named place is Flathead Buttress, a cliff 1.4 miles away. Northwest Passage Scenic Byway passes 25 miles off.

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 21.9 miles of Horsehead Arch. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
El CapitanSSW 193°3,025 m18.4 mi
West Como PeakS 186°2,916 m18.4 mi
Middle Como PeakS 185°2,904 m18.4 mi
East Como PeakS 183°2,891 m18.1 mi
Saint Mary PeakN 10°2,841 m17.2 mi
Heavenly TwinsN 2°2,832 m17.1 mi
Whites MountainSSW 200°2,791 m14.3 mi
Ward MountainS 170°2,776 m6.8 mi

Named places within 25 miles

Peaks
Waterfalls: 3
Historic sites: 3
Attractions: 3
Artworks: 2
Gardens: 1
Beaches: 1
Springs: 1
Nature reserves: 1
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:4119:1019:50
June solstice05:4620:4721:34
September equinox07:2518:5719:37
December solstice08:1816:0316:54

Local time (America/Denver).

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