- Elevation, modelled
- 1,923 m
- Tallest summit within 24.6 miles
- South Peak3,390 m · 24.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Trail of the Ancients0.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:44local time
- Coordinates
- 37.5602, -109.7769
Big Ruin is a attraction in Utah, at a modelled 1,923 m. South Peak stands 3,390 m to the northeast, 25 miles off. The nearest named place is Wall Ruin, a attraction 0.3 miles away. Trail of the Ancients passes 0.4 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 24.6 miles of Big Ruin. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Peak | NE 45° | 3,390 m | 24.6 mi |
| West Mountain | NE 34° | 3,347 m | 22.5 mi |
| Mount Linnaeus | NE 34° | 3,334 m | 21.8 mi |
| Bob Park Peak | NNE 33° | 3,271 m | 22.7 mi |
| Horse Mountain | N 360° | 2,820 m | 21.6 mi |
| Bears Ears East | NW 317° | 2,761 m | 6.3 mi |
| Bears Ears West | NW 313° | 2,722 m | 7.4 mi |
| The Heel | NW 315° | 2,711 m | 14.2 mi |
- 0.4 mi off the Trail of the AncientsNational
- 7.8 mi off the Bicentennial Highway
- 19.5 mi off the Monument Valley to Bluff Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Posey's Trail Overlook · 8 mi
- Comb Ridge · 8 mi
- Kachina Bridge Overlook · 14 mi
- Valley of the Gods Road Overlook · 21 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Salvation Knoll: 2.3 mi
- Hotel Rock: 4.1 mi
- Milk Point: 5.1 mi
- Juniper Point: 6.0 mi
- Bears Ears East: 6.3 mi
Attractions: 34
- Wall Ruin: 0.3 mi
- House on Fire: 2.1 mi
- Cathedral Arch: 3.6 mi
- Lewis Lodge: 3.7 mi
- Angel Arch: 4.0 mi
Historic sites: 18
- Doorway Ruin: 0.6 mi
- Hotel Rock Ruin: 4.1 mi
- Butler Wash Ruins: 7.6 mi
- Butler Wash Ruins: 7.7 mi
- Butler Wash Ruins: 7.7 mi
Museums: 3
- Edge of the Cedars Museum: 16.5 mi
- Dinosaur Museum: 16.5 mi
- Bluff Fort: 22.7 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Fry Canyon: 21.4 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Johns Canyon Waterfall: 23.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:23 | 18:57 | 19:31 |
| June solstice | 05:59 | 20:05 | 20:44 |
| September equinox | 07:08 | 18:43 | 19:18 |
| December solstice | 07:31 | 16:24 | 17:05 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
- Goosenecks State Park · 28 mi
- Mexican Hat · 29 mi
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