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Sand Dune Arch

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Elevation, modelled
1,620 m
Tallest summit within 22.2 miles
Grand View3,321 m · 22.1 mi
Nearest byway
Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway9.3 mi off
Sunset, June solstice
20:47local time
Coordinates
38.7643, -109.5811
Sand Dune Arch, seen from above at true elevation

Sand Dune Arch is a natural arch in Utah, at a modelled 1,620 m. Grand View stands 3,321 m to the southeast, 22 miles off. Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway passes 9.3 miles off.

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 22.2 miles of Sand Dune Arch. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Grand ViewSE 129°3,321 m22.1 mi
Cairn PointESE 119°2,734 m22.1 mi
Fisher PointESE 111°2,260 m17.6 mi
Book PointNNW 328°2,080 m19.2 mi
Crescent ButteNW 325°2,075 m21.6 mi
Onion PointE 100°2,070 m15.5 mi
Castleton TowerSE 124°2,030 m13.9 mi
Coffee Pot RockSE 143°1,937 m13.1 mi

Named places within 25 miles

Attractions
Peaks
Cliffs: 18
Springs: 18
Parks: 12
Natural arches: 10
Ghost towns: 6
Artworks: 5
Waterfalls: 4
Museums: 3
Picnic sites: 2
Nature reserves: 1
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:2318:5519:31
June solstice05:5420:0820:47
September equinox07:0718:4219:17
December solstice07:3416:1917:01

Local time (America/Denver).

Months averaging 5080 °F: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °F283646536374817868544028
Precip in0.40.40.50.50.60.30.50.60.90.80.40.5

1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Moab Canyonland AP, 10 mi away.

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