- Elevation, modelled
- 2,500 m
- Tallest summit within 22.9 miles
- Hesperus Mountain4,033 m · 21.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- San Juan Skyway3.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:38local time
- Coordinates
- 37.3035, -108.4407
The Knife Edge is a attraction in Colorado, at a modelled 2,500 m. Hesperus Mountain stands 4,033 m to the east-northeast, 22 miles off. The nearest named place is Lone Cone, a peak 0.9 miles away. San Juan Skyway passes 3.0 miles off.
Dates from 1914.
Wikidata Q65783368, matched on coordinates and name (865 m apart).
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 22.9 miles of The Knife Edge. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperus Mountain | ENE 63° | 4,033 m | 21.6 mi |
| Mount Moss | ENE 65° | 4,022 m | 22.0 mi |
| Lavender Peak | ENE 64° | 4,020 m | 21.9 mi |
| Spiller Peak | ENE 66° | 4,000 m | 21.2 mi |
| Centennial Peak | ENE 63° | 3,981 m | 22.3 mi |
| Babcock Peak | ENE 67° | 3,968 m | 21.8 mi |
| Burwell Peak | ENE 67° | 3,857 m | 20.9 mi |
| Sharkstooth Peak | ENE 62° | 3,798 m | 22.9 mi |
- 3.0 mi off the San Juan SkywayNational
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Lone Cone: 0.9 mi
- Moccasin Mesa: 1.7 mi
- Park Point: 2.0 mi
- Chapin Mesa: 4.1 mi
- Navajo Hill: 4.2 mi
Historic sites
- Painted Kiva House: 7.6 mi
- Cedar Tree Tower: 7.6 mi
- Spring House: 8.9 mi
- Step House: 9.0 mi
- Mug House: 9.1 mi
Attractions: 26
- Megalithic House: 5.5 mi
- Far View Reservoir: 5.6 mi
- Far View community: 5.7 mi
- Far View Archeological Site: 5.7 mi
- Far View House: 5.7 mi
Museums: 4
- Pioneer Museum: 8.8 mi
- Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum: 10.1 mi
- Anasazi Heritage Center: 13.3 mi
- Historic Battle Rock School: 22.1 mi
Rest areas: 1
- CDOT Rest Area: Cortez: 3.4 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Mayday: 20.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:18 | 18:52 | 19:26 |
| June solstice | 05:54 | 19:59 | 20:38 |
| September equinox | 07:02 | 18:38 | 19:12 |
| December solstice | 07:25 | 16:20 | 17:00 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
- Mesa Verde National Park · 4 mi
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