- Elevation, modelled
- 1,788 m
- Tallest summit within 12.9 miles
- Ely Hill3,048 m · 11.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Bywayon it
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:33local time
- Coordinates
- 39.7458, -105.2234
Checkmate is a artwork in Colorado, at a modelled 1,788 m. Ely Hill stands 3,048 m to the west-northwest, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is Strength, Dedication, Discipline, Determination, a artwork 0.1 miles away. Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway runs past it.
- Material
- bronze
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 12.9 miles of Checkmate. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Hill | WNW 291° | 3,048 m | 11.2 mi |
| Mount Pence | WSW 246° | 3,014 m | 11.8 mi |
| Snyder Mountain | WSW 245° | 2,996 m | 12.2 mi |
| Centralia Mountain | NW 306° | 2,982 m | 9.7 mi |
| Mount Tom | NW 306° | 2,969 m | 8.4 mi |
| Bergen Peak | WSW 239° | 2,957 m | 10.7 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | WNW 289° | 2,927 m | 8.6 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | W 260° | 2,906 m | 11.3 mi |
- On the Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Denver Mountain Parks · 1 mi
- Point of Geological Interest · 3 mi
- Jumbo Tron · 4 mi
- Hawk Watch · 4 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Artworks
- Strength, Dedication, Discipline, Determination: 0.1 mi
- Blue Bench: 0.3 mi
- The Greeting: 0.3 mi
- Gordian Knot: 0.4 mi
- White Ash Mine Disaster memorial: 0.5 mi
Parks
- Lookout Pointe Park: 0.2 mi
- Discovery Park: 0.4 mi
- Beverly Heights Park: 0.4 mi
- Kafadar Commons: 0.4 mi
- Stratton Commons: 0.4 mi
Historic sites
- Mines Centennial Bellm: 0.4 mi
- Buffalo Bill's Grave: 1.2 mi
- United States Marine Corps Memorial: 2.2 mi
- Colorado Amphitheater: 2.5 mi
- Shopping Center Sign: 2.5 mi
Museums
- The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum: 0.4 mi
- Golden History Museum: 0.7 mi
- Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum: 1.2 mi
- Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum: 2.3 mi
- Colorado Railroad Museum: 2.4 mi
Gardens
- Golden Community Garden: 0.8 mi
- The Piano Garden: 1.2 mi
- Sheriff's Office Rose Garden: 1.5 mi
- Rosary Garden: 2.9 mi
- Pollinator Garden: 3.4 mi
Attractions
- Colorado School of Mines "M": 0.9 mi
- North Sponsor Village: 3.4 mi
- Vickery Hospitality: 3.4 mi
- True Value Hospitality: 3.5 mi
- Honnen Hospitality: 3.5 mi
Peaks
- South Table Mountain: 1.0 mi
- Mount Zion: 1.0 mi
- Lookout Mountain: 1.4 mi
- Colorow Hill: 1.8 mi
- Indian Mountain: 1.9 mi
Nature reserves
- Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center: 1.9 mi
- Alkire Greenbelt: 9.8 mi
- Country West Greenbelt: 9.9 mi
- Sunrise Creek Greenbelt: 10.2 mi
- Sunrise Creek Greenbelt: 10.3 mi
Cliffs: 52
- The East Quarry: 2.1 mi
- Shale Soil Creep: 3.0 mi
- Gothic Overlook: 12.2 mi
- Meditation Rock: 14.5 mi
- Front Porch: 16.3 mi
Picnic sites: 51
- Food Court: 3.5 mi
- First Class Zone/Food Court: 3.5 mi
- Food Court: 3.6 mi
- Food Court: 3.6 mi
- LOB19: 5.7 mi
Ghost towns: 9
- Arapahoe: 3.1 mi
- Mount Vernon: 3.9 mi
- Russell Gulch: 16.8 mi
- Nevadaville: 16.9 mi
- Tungsten: 20.6 mi
Waterfalls: 4
- Maxwell Falls: 14.7 mi
- Lee Gulch: 16.4 mi
- Elk Falls: 19.4 mi
- Boulder Falls: 20.4 mi
Beaches: 3
- Swim Beach: 15.9 mi
- Beach (No Swim): 21.1 mi
- Swim Beach: 21.2 mi
Natural arches: 1
- Keyhole Rock: 6.2 mi
Springs: 1
- Arapaho Spring: 15.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:05 | 18:38 | 19:13 |
| June solstice | 05:34 | 19:52 | 20:33 |
| September equinox | 06:49 | 18:24 | 19:00 |
| December solstice | 07:19 | 15:57 | 16:40 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
- Golden · 1 mi
- Arvada · 8 mi
- Denver · 12 mi
- Idaho Springs · 15 mi
- Boulder · 19 mi
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