- Elevation, modelled
- 197 m
- Tallest summit within 23.6 miles
- Toro Peak2,651 m · 15.7 mi
- Sunset, June solstice
- 19:59local time
- Coordinates
- 33.2989, -116.3844
African Elephants is a artwork in California, at a modelled 197 m. Toro Peak stands 2,651 m to the north, 16 miles off. The nearest named place is Bighorn Sheap, a artwork 0.1 miles away.
- Material
- metal
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 23.6 miles of African Elephants. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toro Peak | N 351° | 2,651 m | 15.7 mi |
| Santa Rosa Mountain | NNW 345° | 2,455 m | 17.1 mi |
| Rabbit Peak | NE 42° | 2,028 m | 12.5 mi |
| Peak 6582 | NNE 21° | 2,006 m | 11.8 mi |
| Martinez Mountain | N 7° | 2,001 m | 18.0 mi |
| Hot Springs Mountain | W 276° | 1,985 m | 11.3 mi |
| Combs Peak | WNW 297° | 1,878 m | 14.4 mi |
| San Ysidro Mountain | WSW 245° | 1,873.6 m | 7.3 mi |
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Indian Head Peak: 2.7 mi
- Coyote Mountain: 4.4 mi
- Palm Mesa: 5.6 mi
- Lookout Point: 5.6 mi
- San Ysidro Mountain: 7.3 mi
Springs
- Santa Catarina Spring: 6.1 mi
- Tubb Canyon Spring: 6.2 mi
- Middle Spring: 6.8 mi
- Middle Spring: 6.8 mi
- Peña Spring: 6.9 mi
Artworks: 43
- Bighorn Sheap: 0.1 mi
- 1946 Willys Jeep: 0.2 mi
- Giant Tortoise: 0.2 mi
- Indian Head: 0.2 mi
- Spanish Padre: 0.3 mi
Parks: 19
- Borrego Springs County Park: 3.2 mi
- Castle Rock: 10.9 mi
- cactus loop trail: 10.9 mi
- Boden Field: 17.2 mi
- Volcan Mountains Wilderness Preserve: 17.3 mi
Attractions: 18
- Palm Grove: 3.1 mi
- Desert Gardens: 4.2 mi
- Wildflowers (seasonal): 9.9 mi
- Grinding Rock: 11.4 mi
- Grinding Rock: 11.4 mi
Historic sites: 15
- Peg Leg Smith Historical Marker: 5.0 mi
- Old Borego: 6.0 mi
- San Gregorio: 8.5 mi
- Bill Kenyon Memorial: 10.9 mi
- San Felipe-Butterfield Stage Station Historical Marker: 15.1 mi
Nature reserves: 6
- Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center: 4.1 mi
- Sky Oaks Reserve: 14.7 mi
- Fish Traps Archeological Site: 21.1 mi
- Coral Mountain Park: 23.3 mi
- Cove Oasis: 24.2 mi
Waterfalls: 5
- Maidenhair Falls: 5.5 mi
- Lower Barker Valley Falls: 24.4 mi
- Hidden Falls: 24.4 mi
- Upper Barker Valley Falls: 24.4 mi
- Washtub Falls: 24.9 mi
Ghost towns: 5
- Banner: 18.4 mi
- Eastwood: 19.6 mi
- Branson City: 20.3 mi
- Coleman City: 21.0 mi
- Stratton: 24.2 mi
Picnic sites: 3
- Day Use Picnic Site: 11.1 mi
- BBQ Area: 16.8 mi
- Picnic Table: 20.4 mi
Gardens: 2
- desert garden: 11.1 mi
- Prayer Garden: 24.6 mi
Cliffs: 2
- Perpendicular Bluff: 11.1 mi
- Mud Palisades: 21.9 mi
Museums: 2
- Discovery Center: 16.0 mi
- Julian Pioneer Museum: 19.8 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Broken Ankle Bend: 11.1 mi
Hot springs: 1
- Warner Hot Spring: 14.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:50 | 18:25 | 18:58 |
| June solstice | 05:37 | 19:22 | 19:59 |
| September equinox | 06:34 | 18:11 | 18:44 |
| December solstice | 06:46 | 16:05 | 16:43 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Oct–May.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 58 | 60 | 65 | 71 | 78 | 86 | 92 | 92 | 86 | 76 | 65 | 57 |
| Precip in | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Borrego Desert Park, 3 mi away.
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