- Elevation
- 3,133 m
- Tallest summit within 13.7 miles
- North Eolus4,311 m · 12.5 mi
- Nearest byway
- San Juan Skyway0.6 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:37local time
- Coordinates
- 37.5600, -107.8342
Hermosa Cliffs is a cliff in Colorado, at a recorded 3,133 m. North Eolus stands 4,311 m to the east-northeast, 13 miles off. The nearest named place is Haviland Lake SWA, a nature reserve 1.9 miles away. San Juan Skyway passes 0.6 miles off.
- Elevation
- 3133 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 13.7 miles of Hermosa Cliffs. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eolus | ENE 69° | 4,311 m | 12.5 mi |
| Mount Eolus | ENE 70° | 4,295 m | 12.3 mi |
| Pigeon Peak | ENE 64° | 4,247 m | 11.4 mi |
| Turret Peak | ENE 66° | 4,211 m | 11.6 mi |
| Animas Mountain | ENE 63° | 4,191 m | 12.6 mi |
| Grizzly Peak | N 354° | 4,186 m | 13.6 mi |
| Glacier Point | ENE 69° | 4,162 m | 12.9 mi |
| Needle Mountains Peak Thirteen | ENE 64° | 4,161 m | 12.7 mi |
- 0.6 mi off the San Juan SkywayNational
- 19.1 mi off the Alpine Loop
Overlooks nearby
- Twilight Peak · 10 mi
- Molas Pass · 14 mi
- Arrastra Gulch · 22 mi
- Gold Point · 22 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Castle Rock: 2.8 mi
- Tank Mesa: 7.0 mi
- Stag Mesa: 7.9 mi
- Grayrock Peak: 8.0 mi
- Spud Hill: 8.1 mi
Parks: 34
- Horse Thief Park: 11.2 mi
- Louis M Jones Memorial Park: 14.1 mi
- Molas Park: 15.5 mi
- Oxbow Park: 17.4 mi
- Pioneer Park: 17.7 mi
Attractions: 10
- Soaring Tree Top Adventures: 3.0 mi
- Big Giant Tram Station: 21.3 mi
- Mayflower Mill: 21.7 mi
- Lewis Mill: 22.3 mi
- Old Hundred Mine: 22.8 mi
Cliffs: 6
- Overlook Point: 8.8 mi
- Cape of Good Hope: 10.8 mi
- Devil Point: 12.4 mi
- Rands Point: 12.7 mi
- Barnroof Point: 18.2 mi
Nature reserves: 4
- Haviland Lake SWA: 1.9 mi
- BLM - Animas City Mountain: 16.9 mi
- Bodo SWA: 21.5 mi
- BOR - Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area: 23.1 mi
Hot springs: 4
- Pinkerton Hot Springs: 7.7 mi
- Durango Hot Springs: 11.7 mi
- Rico 2: 14.5 mi
- Rico 1: 14.6 mi
Historic sites: 4
- Christ of the Mines Shrine: 19.7 mi
- Veterans Memorial: 19.9 mi
- Silver Lake Mine Complex: 20.3 mi
- In Memory Of Boris Uskert: 20.8 mi
Springs: 4
- Spruce Spring: 20.8 mi
- Caviness Spring: 22.1 mi
- Caviness Spring: 22.1 mi
- Valley View Spring: 22.6 mi
Ghost towns: 3
- Needleton: 9.6 mi
- Mayday: 19.7 mi
- Red Mountain Town: 24.8 mi
Waterfalls: 3
- Clear Creek Falls: 17.7 mi
- Ames Falls: 21.1 mi
- Bear Creek Falls: 23.9 mi
Museums: 3
- Animas Museum: 18.1 mi
- The Powerhouse Science Centre: 19.6 mi
- Rail Museum: 20.3 mi
Artworks: 1
- Marian Shrine: 19.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:16 | 18:49 | 19:23 |
| June solstice | 05:51 | 19:58 | 20:37 |
| September equinox | 07:00 | 18:35 | 19:10 |
| December solstice | 07:23 | 16:16 | 16:57 |
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 | 23 | 26 | 33 | 40 | 49 | 59 | 64 | 62 | 56 | 45 | 34 | 25 |
| Precip in | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Lemon DAM, 16 mi away.
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