- Elevation, modelled
- 1,729 m
- Tallest summit within 21.9 miles
- Abajo Peak3,459 m · 16.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Indian Creek Scenic Byway6.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:45local time
- Coordinates
- 38.0114, -109.6713
Turtle Arch is a attraction in Utah, at a modelled 1,729 m. Abajo Peak stands 3,459 m to the southeast, 16 miles off. The nearest named place is Caterpillar Arch, a attraction 0.2 miles away. Indian Creek Scenic Byway passes 6.7 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.9 miles of Turtle Arch. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abajo Peak | SE 136° | 3,459 m | 16.4 mi |
| Horsehead Peak | SE 133° | 3,417 m | 14.9 mi |
| South Peak | SE 140° | 3,390 m | 18.1 mi |
| Twin Peaks | SE 138° | 3,356 m | 14.4 mi |
| West Mountain | SSE 152° | 3,347 m | 14.3 mi |
| Mount Linnaeus | SSE 154° | 3,334 m | 14.5 mi |
| North Peak | SE 134° | 3,295 m | 13.6 mi |
| Bob Park Peak | SSE 152° | 3,271 m | 13.8 mi |
- 6.7 mi off the Indian Creek Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Attractions: 60
- Caterpillar Arch: 0.2 mi
- Handhold Arch: 0.4 mi
- Hummingbird Arch: 0.5 mi
- Climbers Arch: 0.5 mi
- Culebra Arch: 1.0 mi
Peaks
- Bridger Point: 2.4 mi
- Cedar Mesa: 2.5 mi
- Bridger Jack Point: 3.3 mi
- Cathedral Point: 3.6 mi
- Cathedral Butte: 4.3 mi
Historic sites: 4
- Keyhole Ruins: 7.8 mi
- Tower Ruin: 8.0 mi
- Tower Ruin: 12.4 mi
- Farmhouse Ruin: 13.4 mi
Waterfalls: 2
- Indian Creek Fall: 13.9 mi
- Lower Jump: 14.1 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Home of Truth: 16.0 mi
Museums: 1
- Canyon Country Discovery Center: 19.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:23 | 18:56 | 19:31 |
| June solstice | 05:57 | 20:06 | 20:45 |
| September equinox | 07:07 | 18:43 | 19:17 |
| December solstice | 07:32 | 16:22 | 17:03 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
- Canyonlands National Park · 12 mi
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