- Elevation, modelled
- 2,198 m
- Tallest summit within 15.6 miles
- Mormon Mountain2,579 m · 3.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Historic Route 6614.6 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 19:44local time
- Coordinates
- 34.9891, -111.5692
Playa Ponderosa is a attraction in Arizona, at a modelled 2,198 m. Mormon Mountain stands 2,579 m to the east-southeast, 3.7 miles off. The nearest named place is Coulter Hill, a peak 2.3 miles away. Historic Route 66 passes 15 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 15.6 miles of Playa Ponderosa. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mormon Mountain | ESE 113° | 2,579 m | 3.7 mi |
| Woody Mountain | NW 316° | 2,452 m | 14.8 mi |
| Lake Mountain | SSE 164° | 2,390 m | 14.4 mi |
| Gash Mountain | SSE 158° | 2,357 m | 11.8 mi |
| Mount Nestor | SSE 150° | 2,352 m | 7.2 mi |
| Coulter Hill | WNW 295° | 2,349 m | 2.3 mi |
| Le Barron Hill | NW 308° | 2,340 m | 15.3 mi |
| Howard Mountain | NW 311° | 2,326 m | 4.6 mi |
- 14.6 mi off the Historic Route 66National
- 9.4 mi off the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Road
- 13.6 mi off the Dry Creek Scenic Road
- 16.3 mi off the Red Rock Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Oak Creek Vista · 10 mi
- Oak Creek Vista · 12 mi
- Schnebly Hill Vista Observation Site · 13 mi
- Airport Mesa Viewpoint · 15 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Coulter Hill: 2.3 mi
- Mormon Mountain: 3.7 mi
- Coulter Mountain: 3.7 mi
- Howard Mountain: 4.6 mi
- Pine Grove Hill: 5.4 mi
Attractions: 20
- Antique Farm Equipment: 10.9 mi
- Indian Head Arch: 10.9 mi
- Vultee Arch: 11.8 mi
- Pink Jeep Tours, Inc.: 13.7 mi
- Barney Pasture Burn: 14.0 mi
Museums: 12
- Fort Tuthill Military History Museum: 12.0 mi
- Mess Hall: 12.6 mi
- Military Museum: 12.6 mi
- Military Museum: 12.6 mi
- Gems & Minerals Building: 12.7 mi
Historic sites: 8
- Historic Route 66 Logo: 15.1 mi
- Flagstaff War Memorial: 15.3 mi
- Flagstaff Historical Monument: 15.9 mi
- 9/11 Memorial: 16.0 mi
- Kinnikinnick Pueblo: 18.9 mi
Rest areas: 4
- McGuireville Rest Area: 24.7 mi
- Parks Rest Area: 24.7 mi
- McGuireville Rest Area: 24.7 mi
- Parks Rest Area: 24.9 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Twin Arrows: 20.2 mi
- House Rock: 24.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:31 | 18:05 | 18:38 |
| June solstice | 05:14 | 19:07 | 19:44 |
| September equinox | 06:15 | 17:51 | 18:25 |
| December solstice | 07:31 | 16:40 | 17:19 |
Local time (America/Phoenix).
Day trips start here
- Mormon Lake Village · 7 mi
- Sedona · 14 mi
- Flagstaff · 15 mi
- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument · 26 mi
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