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Tropical Discovery

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Elevation, modelled
1,612 m
Tallest summit within 22.2 miles
Mount Tom2,969 m · 22.0 mi
Nearest byway
Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway13.4 mi off
Sunset, June solstice
20:32local time
Coordinates
39.7491, -104.9462

Tropical Discovery is a attraction in Colorado, at a modelled 1,612 m. Mount Tom stands 2,969 m to the west-northwest, 22 miles off. The nearest named place is The Edge (New Tiger Exhibit), a attraction less than a tenth of a mile away. Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway passes 13 miles off.

The record
Step-free access
Yes
On the horizon

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 22.2 miles of Tropical Discovery. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Mount TomWNW 282°2,969 m22.0 mi
Crescent MountainWNW 297°2,724 m21.9 mi
Doublehead MountainSW 233°2,711 m21.1 mi
Grannys HeadWNW 285°2,686 m21.0 mi
Centennial ConeW 271°2,640 m21.9 mi
Crow HillSW 226°2,638 m22.2 mi
Bear MountainWSW 245°2,630 m20.3 mi
High PeakSW 225°2,611 m21.5 mi
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Overlooks nearby

Around it

Named places within 25 miles

Attractions
Museums
Historic sites
Peaks
Beaches: 6
Ghost towns: 4
Waterfalls: 1
Light
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:0418:3619:12
June solstice05:3319:5120:32
September equinox06:4818:2318:59
December solstice07:1815:5616:39

Local time (America/Denver).

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