- Elevation, modelled
- 1,392 m
- Tallest summit within 24.0 miles
- Moss Back Butte2,363 m · 24.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Trail of the Ancients2.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:44local time
- Coordinates
- 37.2427, -109.8603
Valley of the Gods is a attraction in Utah, at a modelled 1,392 m. Moss Back Butte stands 2,363 m to the north-northwest, 24 miles off. The nearest named place is Seven Sailors, a peak 2.0 miles away. Trail of the Ancients passes 2.2 miles off.
sandstone basin in San Juan County, Utah, United States
Wikidata Q4300261, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 24.0 miles of Valley of the Gods. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Back Butte | NNW 332° | 2,363 m | 24.0 mi |
| Salvation Knoll | N 6° | 2,208 m | 22.3 mi |
| Cigar Point | NNW 338° | 2,058 m | 10.5 mi |
| Mitchell Mesa | SW 217° | 2,004 m | 23.2 mi |
| Eagle Mesa | SW 227° | 2,002 m | 19.7 mi |
| Juniper Point | N 4° | 1,981 m | 17.1 mi |
| John Point | NW 311° | 1,958 m | 9.8 mi |
| Sentinel Mesa | SW 220° | 1,956 m | 21.2 mi |
- 2.2 mi off the Trail of the AncientsNational
- 2.2 mi off the Monument Valley to Bluff Scenic Byway
- 21.3 mi off the Bicentennial Highway
- 24.2 mi off the Kayenta-Monument Valley Scenic Road
Overlooks nearby
- Valley of the Gods Road Overlook · 3 mi
- Mexican Hat Rock · 5 mi
- Muley Point Overlook · 5 mi
- Goosenecks Viewpoint · 6 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Seven Sailors: 2.0 mi
- Bell Butte: 2.0 mi
- Flag Butte: 2.4 mi
- Scotchman Butte: 2.4 mi
- Lady in the Bathtub: 2.9 mi
Attractions: 26
- Moki Dugway: 4.8 mi
- River House Ruin: 9.6 mi
- Citadel Ruin: 10.5 mi
- Wolfman Panel: 12.0 mi
- Sand Island Petroglyph Panel: 13.3 mi
Historic sites: 17
- Brick Arch: 10.0 mi
- Fallen Roof Ruin: 10.6 mi
- Monarch Cave: 14.4 mi
- Cathedral Ruin: 15.1 mi
- Perfect Kiva: 15.7 mi
Museums: 3
- Bluff Fort: 17.2 mi
- Monument Valley Visitor Center: 22.7 mi
- Gouldings Museum and Trading Post: 25.0 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Johns Canyon Waterfall: 7.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:24 | 18:57 | 19:32 |
| June solstice | 06:00 | 20:05 | 20:44 |
| September equinox | 07:08 | 18:44 | 19:18 |
| December solstice | 07:30 | 16:25 | 17:06 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
- Goosenecks State Park · 6 mi
- Mexican Hat · 6 mi
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