- Elevation, modelled
- 2,069 m
- Tallest summit within 22.8 miles
- West Truchas Peak3,976 m · 22.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- High Road to Taos10.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:25local time
- Coordinates
- 36.1932, -105.9375
La Mesita is a cliff in New Mexico, at a modelled 2,069 m. West Truchas Peak stands 3,976 m to the southeast, 22 miles off. High Road to Taos passes 11 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 22.8 miles of La Mesita. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Truchas Peak | SE 134° | 3,976 m | 22.2 mi |
| Truchas Peak | SE 134° | 3,975 m | 22.8 mi |
| North Truchas Peak | SE 131° | 3,956 m | 22.5 mi |
| Jicarilla Peak | SE 127° | 3,805 m | 20.7 mi |
| Trampas Peak | ESE 122° | 3,710 m | 20.1 mi |
| Sierra Mosca | SSE 153° | 3,603 m | 21.6 mi |
| Ripley Point | ESE 108° | 3,594 m | 21.8 mi |
| The Dome | SE 140° | 3,450 m | 20.2 mi |
- 10.7 mi off the High Road to Taos
- 12.2 mi off the El Camino RealNational
- 19.7 mi off the Puye Cliffs Scenic Byway
- 24.9 mi off the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- U S Hill · 19 mi
- Vista Grande Overlook · 29 mi
- Vista Grande Overlook Observation Site · 29 mi
- Ski Santa Fe Overlook · 29 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- La Mesita: 0.7 mi
- Cerro Abajo: 2.3 mi
- Mesa de la Cejita: 4.0 mi
- Cerro de Arriba: 4.2 mi
- Cerro Puntiagudo: 5.8 mi
Parks: 33
Artworks: 31
- Arroyo Falls: 1.9 mi
- Embudo Valley Ceramic Mural: 2.8 mi
- Gear Up Graduation Mural: 14.0 mi
- Students Against Gun Violence Mural: 14.0 mi
- enezmae Calzada: 14.9 mi
Historic sites: 23
- Harding Mine: 8.0 mi
- Ojo Caliente Historical Marker: 9.7 mi
- Posi Pueblo: 9.9 mi
- Kiva: 12.7 mi
- Descanso: 13.1 mi
Attractions: 16
- SJC: 8.8 mi
- Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center: 9.7 mi
- Petaca Point: 12.3 mi
- Oratorio de San Buenaventura Historic Site: 13.3 mi
- Laureano Cordova Mill Historic Site: 14.9 mi
Museums: 10
- Classical Gas Museum: 1.4 mi
- Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Center: 8.0 mi
- Picuris Pueblo Museum Center: 12.7 mi
- Lauriano Cordova Memorial Musuem: 14.9 mi
- Bond House Museum: 16.2 mi
Cliffs: 5
- Barrancos Blancos: 2.1 mi
- Black Mesa: 6.5 mi
- Gates of Hell: 16.4 mi
- Comanche Rim: 17.1 mi
- La Cuchilla de la Monjonera: 22.9 mi
Springs: 5
- Rio Grande Spring: 14.6 mi
- Apache Springs: 20.2 mi
- Ponce de Leon Hot Springs: 20.5 mi
- Cienega Redonda Spring: 21.9 mi
- Manby Hot Springs: 24.8 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Quartzite River Access: 9.4 mi
- Gorge Overlook Rest Stop: 22.5 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Northlake Picnic ground: 14.8 mi
Nature reserves: 1
- New Mexico Wildlife Center: 16.3 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Quemado Falls: 21.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:08 | 18:42 | 19:16 |
| June solstice | 05:48 | 19:47 | 20:25 |
| September equinox | 06:52 | 18:28 | 19:02 |
| December solstice | 07:12 | 16:14 | 16:53 |
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