- Elevation, modelled
- 2,318 m
- Tallest summit within 20.3 miles
- Wheeler Peak4,011 m · 14.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway0.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:25local time
- Coordinates
- 36.7140, -105.5957
Shortcut is a attraction in New Mexico, at a modelled 2,318 m. Wheeler Peak stands 4,011 m to the southeast, 15 miles off. The nearest named place is Guadalupe Mountain, a peak 2.5 miles away. Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway passes 0.5 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 20.3 miles of Shortcut. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Peak | SE 138° | 4,011 m | 14.7 mi |
| Mount Walter | SE 136° | 3,996 m | 14.6 mi |
| Old Mike Peak | SE 138° | 3,989 m | 15.7 mi |
| Simpson Peak | SE 139° | 3,953 m | 15.2 mi |
| Lake Fork Peak | SE 144° | 3,929 m | 14.1 mi |
| Venado Peak | NE 47° | 3,880 m | 7.8 mi |
| Gold Hill | ESE 122° | 3,872 m | 9.2 mi |
| Latir Mesa | NE 48° | 3,870 m | 8.7 mi |
- 0.5 mi off the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway
- 1.9 mi off the Wild Rivers Back Country Scenic Byway
- 24.2 mi off the High Road to Taos
Overlooks nearby
- Sheep Crossing · 5 mi
- Chawalauna Overlook · 5 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Guadalupe Mountain: 2.5 mi
- Guadalupe Mountain: 3.2 mi
- Cebolla Mesa: 4.2 mi
- Flag Mountain: 4.9 mi
- Pinabete Peak: 5.0 mi
Attractions: 17
- Wild Rivers Visitor Center: 4.9 mi
- John Dunn Bridge and Day Use Area: 13.9 mi
- Earthship Community: 16.4 mi
- Rio Grande Gorge Bridge: 18.1 mi
- Rio Grande Gorge Bridge: 18.1 mi
Historic sites: 14
- Petroglyphs: 5.6 mi
- Lawrence Memorial: 9.1 mi
- Wheeler Peak Historical Marker: 14.7 mi
- La Belle Lodge: 16.7 mi
- Rio Grande Gorge State Park: 18.2 mi
Museums: 10
- Little Red School House: 10.9 mi
- Davy Museum: 16.4 mi
- Millicent Rogers Museum: 18.6 mi
- Taos Art Museum: 21.0 mi
- Bent House Museum: 21.1 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Salto Del Agua Waterfall: 13.0 mi
Hot springs: 1
- Black Rock Hot Spring: 14.2 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Gorge Overlook Rest Stop: 18.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:07 | 18:40 | 19:14 |
| June solstice | 05:45 | 19:47 | 20:25 |
| September equinox | 06:51 | 18:27 | 19:01 |
| December solstice | 07:12 | 16:10 | 16:51 |
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