- Elevation
- 2,185 m
- Tallest summit within 21.9 miles
- Hesperus Mountain4,033 m · 20.3 mi
- Nearest byway
- San Juan Skyway4.6 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:38local time
- Coordinates
- 37.2556, -108.3706
East Rim is a cliff in Colorado, at a recorded 2,185 m. Hesperus Mountain stands 4,033 m to the northeast, 20 miles off. The nearest named place is Whites Mesa, a peak 1.2 miles away. San Juan Skyway passes 4.6 miles off.
- Elevation
- 2185 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.9 miles of East Rim. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperus Mountain | NE 50° | 4,033 m | 20.3 mi |
| Mount Moss | NE 52° | 4,022 m | 20.5 mi |
| Lavender Peak | NE 51° | 4,020 m | 20.4 mi |
| Spiller Peak | NE 52° | 4,000 m | 19.6 mi |
| Centennial Peak | NE 51° | 3,981 m | 20.9 mi |
| Babcock Peak | NE 53° | 3,968 m | 20.1 mi |
| Diorite Peak | NE 54° | 3,889 m | 21.7 mi |
| Burwell Peak | NE 53° | 3,857 m | 19.2 mi |
- 4.6 mi off the San Juan SkywayNational
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Whites Mesa: 1.2 mi
- Big Mesa: 1.5 mi
- Weber Mountain: 2.5 mi
- Moccasin Mesa: 4.5 mi
- Lone Cone: 4.8 mi
Historic sites
- Sandal House: 5.5 mi
- Painted Kiva House: 7.2 mi
- Cedar Tree Tower: 7.3 mi
- Boneawl House: 8.3 mi
- Indian Ruins: 8.3 mi
Attractions: 27
- The Knife Edge: 5.1 mi
- Megalithic House: 7.4 mi
- Pipe Shrine House: 7.4 mi
- Far View House: 7.4 mi
- Far View community: 7.4 mi
Parks: 25
- Cottonwood Park: 7.1 mi
- Speed Demon Park: 7.2 mi
- Mancos Wayside Park: 7.7 mi
- Northside Park: 7.7 mi
- Riverside Park: 7.8 mi
Cliffs: 14
- Flint Rock Point: 7.2 mi
- North Rim: 8.2 mi
- Echo Cliff: 9.4 mi
- Soda Point: 9.6 mi
- Grouse Point: 16.0 mi
Springs: 8
- Rock Springs: 10.0 mi
- Horse Springs: 12.0 mi
- Valley View Spring: 13.6 mi
- Caviness Spring: 14.1 mi
- Caviness Spring: 14.1 mi
Museums: 3
- Pioneer Museum: 7.7 mi
- Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum: 14.7 mi
- Anasazi Heritage Center: 18.0 mi
Artworks: 2
- The Ancient Ones: 5.9 mi
- Goose Statue: 13.0 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Comfort Station: 8.9 mi
- Wyatt Picnic Area: 13.5 mi
Nature reserves: 2
- East La Plata Wildlife Area: 22.8 mi
- BOR - Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area: 23.8 mi
Rest areas: 1
- CDOT Rest Area: Cortez: 7.9 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Mayday: 17.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:18 | 18:51 | 19:26 |
| June solstice | 05:54 | 19:59 | 20:38 |
| September equinox | 07:02 | 18:38 | 19:12 |
| December solstice | 07:25 | 16:19 | 17:00 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
- Mesa Verde National Park · 5 mi
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