- Elevation, modelled
- 1,769 m
- Tallest summit within 13.5 miles
- Ely Hill3,048 m · 12.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway0.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:33local time
- Coordinates
- 39.7421, -105.2006
Nighthorse on the Mesa is a artwork in Colorado, at a modelled 1,769 m. Ely Hill stands 3,048 m to the west-northwest, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is The Piano Garden, a garden 0.1 miles away. Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway passes 0.9 miles off.
- Material
- bronze
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 13.5 miles of Nighthorse on the Mesa. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Hill | WNW 290° | 3,048 m | 12.4 mi |
| Mount Pence | WSW 249° | 3,014 m | 12.8 mi |
| Snyder Mountain | WSW 248° | 2,996 m | 13.2 mi |
| Centralia Mountain | WNW 304° | 2,982 m | 10.8 mi |
| Mount Tom | WNW 303° | 2,969 m | 9.5 mi |
| Bergen Peak | WSW 243° | 2,957 m | 11.6 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | WNW 288° | 2,927 m | 9.8 mi |
| Saddleback Mountain | W 262° | 2,906 m | 12.4 mi |
- 0.9 mi off the Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Denver Mountain Parks · 2 mi
- Point of Geological Interest · 3 mi
- Jumbo Tron · 3 mi
- Hawk Watch · 3 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Gardens
- The Piano Garden: 0.1 mi
- Sheriff's Office Rose Garden: 0.7 mi
- Golden Community Garden: 1.9 mi
- Pollinator Garden: 2.2 mi
- 6th Ave W Townhome Community Garden: 2.5 mi
Parks
- Hockey Stop Park: 0.2 mi
- South Ridge Park: 0.2 mi
- Rimrock Park: 0.3 mi
- DeLong Park: 0.6 mi
- Discovery Park: 0.8 mi
Peaks
- South Table Mountain: 1.1 mi
- Lookout Mountain: 2.2 mi
- Mount Zion: 2.2 mi
- Indian Mountain: 2.2 mi
- Colorow Hill: 2.7 mi
Artworks
- Gordian Knot: 1.1 mi
- Checkmate: 1.2 mi
- Blue Bench: 1.3 mi
- The Greeting: 1.3 mi
- Strength, Dedication, Discipline, Determination: 1.3 mi
Historic sites
- Colorado Amphitheater: 1.3 mi
- United States Marine Corps Memorial: 1.3 mi
- Mines Centennial Bellm: 1.3 mi
- Shopping Center Sign: 1.5 mi
- Buffalo Bill's Grave: 2.1 mi
Museums
- The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum: 1.5 mi
- Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum: 1.5 mi
- Golden History Museum: 1.6 mi
- Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum: 2.1 mi
- Colorado Railroad Museum: 2.1 mi
Attractions
- Colorado School of Mines "M": 2.1 mi
- North Sponsor Village: 2.8 mi
- Vickery Hospitality: 2.9 mi
- True Value Hospitality: 3.0 mi
- Honnen Hospitality: 3.0 mi
Nature reserves
- Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center: 2.8 mi
- Alkire Greenbelt: 9.1 mi
- Country West Greenbelt: 9.2 mi
- Lowell Ponds Wildlife Area: 9.3 mi
- Sunrise Creek Greenbelt: 9.4 mi
Cliffs: 52
- The East Quarry: 2.1 mi
- Shale Soil Creep: 2.3 mi
- Gothic Overlook: 11.8 mi
- Meditation Rock: 15.0 mi
- Front Porch: 16.9 mi
Picnic sites: 52
- First Class Zone/Food Court: 2.9 mi
- Food Court: 2.9 mi
- Food Court: 3.0 mi
- Food Court: 3.1 mi
- LOB19: 5.9 mi
Ghost towns: 8
- Arapahoe: 2.6 mi
- Mount Vernon: 3.6 mi
- Russell Gulch: 18.0 mi
- Nevadaville: 18.1 mi
- Serene: 21.5 mi
Waterfalls: 4
- Maxwell Falls: 15.2 mi
- Lee Gulch: 15.4 mi
- Elk Falls: 19.9 mi
- Boulder Falls: 21.2 mi
Beaches: 3
- Swim Beach: 15.1 mi
- Beach (No Swim): 19.9 mi
- Swim Beach: 20.0 mi
Natural arches: 1
- Keyhole Rock: 6.0 mi
Springs: 1
- Arapaho Spring: 16.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:05 | 18:37 | 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).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 33 | 34 | 41 | 47 | 56 | 67 | 73 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 40 | 32 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Lakewood, 4 mi away.
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