- Elevation, modelled
- 1,977 m
- Tallest summit within 13.1 miles
- South Mountain3,265 m · 12.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Jemez Mountain Trail3.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:25local time
- Coordinates
- 35.8025, -106.3188
Alcove is a attraction in New Mexico, at a modelled 1,977 m. South Mountain stands 3,265 m to the west-northwest, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is The Narrows, a attraction 0.2 miles away. Jemez Mountain Trail passes 3.2 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 13.1 miles of Alcove. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Mountain | WNW 282° | 3,265 m | 12.2 mi |
| Caballo Mountain | NNW 346° | 3,200 m | 10.8 mi |
| Pajarito Mountain | NW 322° | 3,176 m | 7.5 mi |
| Cerro Rubio | NNW 335° | 3,169 m | 10.9 mi |
| Cerros del Abrigo | NW 315° | 3,148 m | 12.6 mi |
| Cerro Grande | NW 311° | 3,098 m | 7.0 mi |
| Shell Mountain | NNW 335° | 3,098 m | 11.5 mi |
| Cerro Pelado | W 264° | 3,082.9 m | 13.0 mi |
- 3.2 mi off the Jemez Mountain TrailNational
- 20.3 mi off the Historic Route 66National
- 12.6 mi off the Puye Cliffs Scenic Byway
- 14.7 mi off the El Camino RealNational
Overlooks nearby
- Frijoles Canyon Viewpoint · 6 mi
- San Diego Canyon Overlook Overlook Site · 18 mi
- Jemez Canyon Overlook · 18 mi
- Cross of the Martyrs Hill · 23 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Burnt Mesa: 0.6 mi
- Frijoles Mesa: 1.4 mi
- Frijoles Mesa: 1.7 mi
- Escobas Mesa: 1.8 mi
- Corral Hill: 2.0 mi
Historic sites
- Anasazi Ruins: 2.3 mi
- Long House: 2.7 mi
- Big Kiva: 3.0 mi
- Tsirege Pueblo Ruins: 5.3 mi
- Peggy Pond Church: 5.4 mi
Museums: 31
- Los Alamos History Museum: 5.6 mi
- Hans Bethe House: 5.7 mi
- San Ildefonso Pueblo Museum: 12.9 mi
- Poeh Cultural Center: 18.0 mi
- Bond House Museum: 18.5 mi
Attractions: 29
- The Narrows: 0.2 mi
- Amphitheater: 2.1 mi
- Alcove House: 2.1 mi
- Exchange Hotel Complex Historic Site: 8.8 mi
- Peña Geoglyph: 15.2 mi
Waterfalls: 3
- Upper Frijoles Falls: 4.3 mi
- Lower Frijoles Falls: 4.4 mi
- Jemez Falls: 16.2 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Buckman: 9.0 mi
- Bonanza City: 21.8 mi
Hot springs: 2
- Spence Hot Spring: 17.7 mi
- San Antonio Hot Spring: 20.5 mi
Rest areas: 1
- La Bajada Rest Area: 21.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:10 | 18:44 | 19:17 |
| June solstice | 05:50 | 19:48 | 20:25 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 18:30 | 19:04 |
| December solstice | 07:12 | 16:16 | 16:56 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
Private beta · Free to join
Take the scenic way to Alcove.
Byway plans around your taste, verified places, real weather and opening hours — then opens every leg in Google Maps with one tap.