Cliff · Colorado
Carracas Rim
Carracas Rim is a cliff in Colorado, at a recorded elevation of 2,229 m. Devil Mountain stands 3,030 m to the north, 20 miles off. The nearest named place is Carracas Mesa, a peak 0.6 miles away. Narrow-Gauge Scenic Byway passes 13 miles off.
What the record says
- Elevation
- 2229 m
How to reach it
Coordinates37.00278, -107.33671
- 12.6 mi off the Narrow-Gauge Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Carracas Mesa: 0.6 mi
- Middle Mesa: 2.2 mi
- Quintana Mesa: 3.9 mi
- Cerro del Zopilote: 5.3 mi
- Pecho de la Doncella: 5.5 mi
Nature reserves: 21
- Carracas Mesa Recreation & Wildlife Area: 5.2 mi
- Bancos Canyon Riparian Area: 5.8 mi
- La Jara Area of Critical Environmental Concern: 11.7 mi
- Chimney Rock National Monument: 13.1 mi
- Rosa Mesa Wildlife Area: 14.0 mi
Parks: 7
- Lake Capote Recreation Area: 14.5 mi
- San Juan Basin Historical Marker: 14.8 mi
- Devil Creek State Wildlife Area: 15.5 mi
- Ute Park: 18.4 mi
- Navajo Lake Horse Trails Recreation Area: 21.0 mi
Cliffs: 4
- Carracas Rim: 0.9 mi
- Carracas Rim: 1.8 mi
- Carracas Rim: 2.5 mi
- Broken Off Point: 17.6 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Juanita: 10.4 mi
Attractions: 1
- Chimney Rock Farm: 15.3 mi
Museums: 1
- Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum: 18.8 mi
Hot springs: 1
- Piedra River Hot Springs: 21.4 mi
Historic sites: 1
- Simon Canyon Pueblito: 21.5 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 23.8 miles of Carracas Rim. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devil Mountain | N 10° | 3,030 m | 19.7 mi |
| Horse Mountain | N 7° | 3,030 m | 21.3 mi |
| Middle Mountain | NNE 14° | 2,957 m | 23.8 mi |
| Archuleta Mesa | E 86° | 2,809 m | 20.6 mi |
| Archuleta Mesa | E 91° | 2,767 m | 20.2 mi |
| Pargin Mountain | NNW 339° | 2,724 m | 14.6 mi |
| Mule Mountain | N 4° | 2,717 m | 17.8 mi |
| Chris Mountain | NNE 22° | 2,705 m | 21.8 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| 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).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 25 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 69 | 67 | 60 | 47 | 36 | 26 |
| Precip in | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Ignacio 6ese, 12 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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