- Elevation, modelled
- 2,103 m
- Tallest summit within 23.5 miles
- Caviness Mountain3,128 m · 22.5 mi
- Nearest byway
- San Juan Skyway11.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:38local time
- Coordinates
- 37.1840, -108.4870
Spruce Tree House is a attraction in Colorado, at a modelled 2,103 m. Caviness Mountain stands 3,128 m to the northeast, 23 miles off. The nearest named place is Thomas House, a attraction 0.4 miles away. San Juan Skyway passes 11 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 23.5 miles of Spruce Tree House. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caviness Mountain | NE 56° | 3,128 m | 22.5 mi |
| Red Arrow Dome | NE 53° | 3,076 m | 23.1 mi |
| Ute Peak / Wisuv Káruv | WNW 293° | 3,037 m | 17.5 mi |
| Rampart Hills | NE 43° | 2,869 m | 23.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | WNW 289° | 2,863 m | 18.5 mi |
| Horse Mountain | WNW 289° | 2,769 m | 17.2 mi |
| Menefee Peak | NE 53° | 2,688 m | 16.4 mi |
| The Knees | W 278° | 2,685 m | 17.9 mi |
- 11.3 mi off the San Juan SkywayNational
- 19.3 mi off the Trail of the Ancients - NMNational
Named places within 25 miles
Historic sites
- Cedar Tree Tower: 1.0 mi
- Painted Kiva House: 1.1 mi
- Little Long House: 1.1 mi
- Fire Temple: 1.3 mi
- Echo House: 1.4 mi
Peaks
- Park Mesa: 1.9 mi
- Moccasin Head: 2.9 mi
- Wetherill Mesa: 3.2 mi
- Battleship Rock: 4.1 mi
- East Eagle Eye Mesa: 4.2 mi
Attractions: 26
- Thomas House: 0.4 mi
- Pictograph Point: 0.9 mi
- Square Tower House: 1.3 mi
- Cliff Palace: 1.4 mi
- Echo Cliff: 1.4 mi
Museums: 4
- Pioneer Museum: 15.7 mi
- Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum: 17.8 mi
- Anasazi Heritage Center: 20.5 mi
- Historic Battle Rock School: 22.1 mi
Rest areas: 1
- CDOT Rest Area: Cortez: 11.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:18 | 18:52 | 19:26 |
| June solstice | 05:55 | 19:59 | 20:38 |
| September equinox | 07:03 | 18:38 | 19:12 |
| December solstice | 07:25 | 16:20 | 17:01 |
Local time (America/Denver).
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- Mesa Verde National Park · 5 mi
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