- Elevation
- 2,022 m
- Tallest summit within 24.1 miles
- Flat Top Mountain3,766 m · 13.5 mi
- Nearest byway
- Colorado River Headwaters13.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:40local time
- Coordinates
- 39.8833, -106.8950
Hangmans Rock is a cliff in Colorado, at a recorded 2,022 m. Flat Top Mountain stands 3,766 m to the northwest, 14 miles off. The nearest named place is Blue Hill, a peak 2.9 miles away. Colorado River Headwaters passes 13 miles off.
- Elevation
- 2022 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 24.1 miles of Hangmans Rock. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Top Mountain | NW 312° | 3,766 m | 13.5 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | WNW 282° | 3,733 m | 12.9 mi |
| Derby Peak | WNW 297° | 3,716 m | 13.7 mi |
| Dome Peak | NW 312° | 3,713 m | 11.0 mi |
| Orno Peak | NW 322° | 3,696 m | 17.4 mi |
| Trappers Peak | WNW 282° | 3,650 m | 19.3 mi |
| W Mountain | W 267° | 3,624 m | 12.9 mi |
| Shingle Peak | W 274° | 3,615 m | 16.6 mi |
- 13.0 mi off the Colorado River HeadwatersNational
- 18.9 mi off the Flat Tops Trail
Overlooks nearby
- Dunckley Pass Overlook · 26 mi
- Ripple Creek Overlook Interpretive Site · 26 mi
- Ripple Creek Overlook · 26 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Blue Hill: 2.9 mi
- Black Mountain: 3.8 mi
- Pisgah Mountain: 6.8 mi
- Porphyry Mountain: 7.0 mi
- Derby Mesa: 7.4 mi
Parks: 8
- Dotsero Wildlife Area: 11.7 mi
- Eby Creek Mesa HOA park: 15.2 mi
- Eagle Town Park: 16.4 mi
- Brush Creek Park: 16.9 mi
- Big Park: 19.2 mi
Cliffs: 4
- Windy Point: 10.0 mi
- Hells Gate: 14.0 mi
- Chinese Wall: 18.3 mi
- Sand Point: 21.8 mi
Rest areas: 2
- CDOT Rest Area: Edwards: 20.9 mi
- Edwards Rest Area: 23.0 mi
Springs: 2
- Broken Rib Spring: 22.9 mi
- Deep Lake Spring: 22.9 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Deep Lake Day Use: 22.9 mi
- Meadows Day Use Area: 24.9 mi
Museums: 1
- Eagle County Historical Museum: 16.0 mi
Gardens: 1
- Eagle Community Gardens: 17.0 mi
Hot springs: 1
- Radium Hot Springs: 19.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:12 | 18:44 | 19:20 |
| June solstice | 05:40 | 20:00 | 20:40 |
| September equinox | 06:56 | 18:31 | 19:06 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 16:04 | 16:47 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Jun–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 19 | 22 | 30 | 38 | 47 | 57 | 63 | 61 | 54 | 42 | 30 | 20 |
| Precip in | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Yampa, 19 mi away.
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