- Elevation, modelled
- 2,258 m
- Tallest summit within 24.0 miles
- Devil Mountain3,030 m · 20.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Narrow-Gauge Scenic Byway11.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:33local time
- Coordinates
- 36.9966, -107.3225
Carracas Rim is a cliff in New Mexico, at a modelled 2,258 m. Devil Mountain stands 3,030 m to the north, 20 miles off. Narrow-Gauge Scenic Byway passes 12 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 24.0 miles of Carracas Rim. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devil Mountain | N 7° | 3,030 m | 20.0 mi |
| Horse Mountain | N 5° | 3,030 m | 21.6 mi |
| Archuleta Mesa | E 85° | 2,809 m | 19.9 mi |
| Archuleta Mesa | E 90° | 2,767 m | 19.4 mi |
| Pargin Mountain | NNW 337° | 2,724 m | 15.3 mi |
| Mule Mountain | N 2° | 2,717 m | 18.2 mi |
| Chris Mountain | NNE 20° | 2,705 m | 21.9 mi |
| Oakbrush Hill | NE 44° | 2,627 m | 18.2 mi |
- 11.9 mi off the Narrow-Gauge Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Carracas Mesa: 1.1 mi
- Middle Mesa: 1.8 mi
- Quintana Mesa: 4.1 mi
- Cedar Rock: 4.8 mi
- Pecho de la Doncella: 5.1 mi
Nature reserves: 20
- Carracas Mesa Recreation & Wildlife Area: 5.6 mi
- Bancos Canyon Riparian Area: 5.8 mi
- La Jara Area of Critical Environmental Concern: 11.8 mi
- Rosa Mesa Wildlife Area: 14.2 mi
- Reese Canyon Wildlife Area: 14.9 mi
Parks: 8
- San Juan Basin Historical Marker: 14.2 mi
- Lake Capote Recreation Area: 14.7 mi
- Devil Creek State Wildlife Area: 15.8 mi
- Ute Park: 19.3 mi
- Navajo Lake Horse Trails Recreation Area: 21.2 mi
Cliffs: 4
- Carracas Rim: 0.9 mi
- Carracas Rim: 1.0 mi
- Carracas Rim: 1.6 mi
- Broken Off Point: 17.6 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Juanita: 9.7 mi
Attractions: 1
- Chimney Rock Farm: 15.7 mi
Museums: 1
Hot springs: 1
- Piedra River Hot Springs: 21.9 mi
Historic sites: 1
- Simon Canyon Pueblito: 21.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:14 | 18:47 | 19:21 |
| June solstice | 05:51 | 19:54 | 20:33 |
| September equinox | 06:58 | 18:34 | 19:08 |
| December solstice | 07:20 | 16:16 | 16:57 |
Local time (America/Denver).
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