- Elevation
- 1,953 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Ute Peak / Wisuv Káruv3,037 m · 12.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- San Juan Skyway17.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:39local time
- Coordinates
- 37.1263, -108.6894
Kaan Paachihpi is a cliff in Colorado, at a recorded 1,953 m. Ute Peak / Wisuv Káruv stands 3,037 m to the north-northwest, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is Papoose, a peak 0.1 miles away. San Juan Skyway passes 17 miles off. 57 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Elevation
- 1953 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Kaan Paachihpi. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ute Peak / Wisuv Káruv | NNW 336° | 3,037 m | 12.0 mi |
| Black Mountain | NNW 327° | 2,863 m | 11.7 mi |
| Horse Mountain | NNW 332° | 2,769 m | 10.9 mi |
| The Knees | NW 315° | 2,685 m | 9.2 mi |
| Marble Mountain | NNW 334° | 2,618 m | 13.2 mi |
| Park Point | NE 50° | 2,612 m | 16.5 mi |
| Moccasin Mesa | NE 51° | 2,547 m | 17.1 mi |
| Piñon | NNE 34° | 2,531 m | 11.5 mi |
- 17.4 mi off the San Juan SkywayNational
- 19.7 mi off the Trail of the AncientsNational
- 9.4 mi off the Trail of the Ancients - NMNational
Overlooks nearby
- Canyon Overlook · 28 mi
- Tower Point · 28 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Historic sites
- Cliff Palace Viewpoint: 7.7 mi
- Jug House: 9.3 mi
- Mug House: 9.5 mi
- Step House: 9.8 mi
- Double House: 9.8 mi
Peaks: 57
- Papoose: 0.1 mi
- Short Mesa: 1.4 mi
- Cowboy Mesa: 2.9 mi
- Chimney Rock: 3.7 mi
- West Ute Mesa: 3.8 mi
Attractions: 28
- Mesa Verde West Rim: 4.4 mi
- Pictograph Point: 8.9 mi
- Kodak House: 9.4 mi
- Long House (ticket required): 9.4 mi
- Inaccessible House: 10.5 mi
Parks: 13
- Hawkins Preserve: 15.1 mi
- Mesa Park and Environmental Lab: 15.7 mi
- Future Park: 15.9 mi
- Montezuma Park: 16.5 mi
- Veterans Park: 16.7 mi
Springs: 8
- Wing Spring: 4.6 mi
- Horse Springs: 8.7 mi
- Rock Springs: 10.1 mi
- Sunshine Spring: 18.3 mi
- Moccasin Canyon Spring: 20.2 mi
Cliffs: 5
- Echo Cliff: 10.8 mi
- Chimney Rock: 12.2 mi
- Soda Point: 13.1 mi
- North Rim: 13.8 mi
- East Rim: 19.7 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Comfort Station: 11.7 mi
- Wyatt Picnic Area: 15.1 mi
Museums: 2
- Historic Battle Rock School: 16.7 mi
- Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum: 24.0 mi
Artworks: 2
- Goose Statue: 16.9 mi
- The Ancient Ones: 21.2 mi
Rest areas: 1
- CDOT Rest Area: Cortez: 20.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:19 | 18:53 | 19:27 |
| June solstice | 05:56 | 20:00 | 20:39 |
| September equinox | 07:03 | 18:39 | 19:13 |
| December solstice | 07:25 | 16:21 | 17:02 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
- Mesa Verde National Park · 15 mi
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