- Elevation, modelled
- 1,948 m
- Tallest summit within 20.6 miles
- Wind River Peak4,022.1 m · 16.4 mi
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:58local time
- Coordinates
- 42.7475, -108.8094
The Sinks is a attraction in Wyoming, at a modelled 1,948 m. Wind River Peak stands 4,022 m to the west, 16 miles off. The nearest named place is Mexican Joe Hill, a peak 1.6 miles away.
Wyoming state park located in the Wind River Mountains
Dates from 1971.
Wikidata Q1459967, matched on coordinates and name (341 m apart).
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 20.6 miles of The Sinks. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind River Peak | W 261° | 4,022.1 m | 16.4 mi |
| Temple Peak | W 260° | 3,958 m | 18.7 mi |
| Little El Capitan | W 262° | 3,908.6 m | 16.6 mi |
| East Temple Peak | W 262° | 3,822 m | 17.8 mi |
| Atlantic Peak | SW 227° | 3,808 m | 13.3 mi |
| Dog Tooth Peak | W 273° | 3,800 m | 19.2 mi |
| Lizard Head Peak | W 279° | 3,799 m | 19.9 mi |
| Mitchell Peak | W 274° | 3,796 m | 19.8 mi |
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Mexican Joe Hill: 1.6 mi
- Narrow Hill: 2.0 mi
- Wood Hill: 2.3 mi
- Timber Top: 2.6 mi
- Table Mountain: 2.9 mi
Waterfalls: 2
- Middle Fork Falls: 4.1 mi
- Johnny Behind The Rocks: 11.9 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Miner's Delight: 16.2 mi
- South Pass City: 19.3 mi
Historic sites: 2
- Mill: 16.5 mi
- Rock Creek Hollow Monument: 23.5 mi
Museums: 1
- The Lander Pioneer Museum: 7.2 mi
Attractions: 1
- Wind river Wild Horses Sancuary: 12.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:19 | 18:50 | 19:28 |
| June solstice | 05:38 | 20:15 | 20:58 |
| September equinox | 07:03 | 18:37 | 19:14 |
| December solstice | 07:43 | 15:59 | 16:45 |
Local time (America/Denver).
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- Lander · 7 mi
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