- Elevation, modelled
- 743 m
- Tallest summit within 21.7 miles
- Aldrich Mountain2,127 m · 17.1 mi
- Nearest byway
- Journey Through Time0.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:48local time
- Coordinates
- 44.5926, -119.6220
Blue Basin is a attraction in Oregon, at a modelled 743 m. Aldrich Mountain stands 2,127 m to the south-southeast, 17 miles off. The nearest named place is Middle Mountain, a peak 0.6 miles away. Journey Through Time passes 0.5 miles off.
Two trails that offer close-up views of blue-green claystones of Blue Basin. Open 24 hours.
- Operated by
- National Park Service
- Access
- Yes
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.7 miles of Blue Basin. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Mountain | SSE 150° | 2,127 m | 17.1 mi |
| Spanish Peak | SSW 211° | 2,092 m | 14.9 mi |
| Windy Point | SSW 205° | 2,063 m | 15.0 mi |
| Wolf Mountain | SSW 194° | 1,978 m | 18.8 mi |
| Dry Creek Butte | SE 141° | 1,973.9 m | 20.6 mi |
| Little Aldrich Mountain | SSE 150° | 1,909.6 m | 16.1 mi |
| Bear Mountain | SSW 213° | 1,856 m | 19.2 mi |
| Bear Skull | SSW 196° | 1,845 m | 16.3 mi |
- 0.5 mi off the Journey Through Time
Overlooks nearby
- Blue Basin Overlook · 1 mi
- Mascall Overlook · 6 mi
- Mascall Formation Overlook · 6 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Middle Mountain: 0.6 mi
- Windy Point: 2.3 mi
- Cathedral Rock: 2.9 mi
- Sugarloaf: 3.0 mi
- Sheep Rock: 3.2 mi
Historic sites: 2
- Thomas Condon: 3.0 mi
- H H Wheeler Historical Marker: 23.1 mi
Attractions: 2
- Picture Gorge: 5.0 mi
- Black Canyon East Trailhead: 18.1 mi
Museums: 1
Ghost towns: 1
- Waterman: 13.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:02 | 18:33 | 19:11 |
| June solstice | 05:14 | 20:03 | 20:48 |
| September equinox | 06:46 | 18:19 | 18:58 |
| December solstice | 07:33 | 15:34 | 16:22 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
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