- Elevation, modelled
- 1,643 m
- Tallest summit within 21.2 miles
- San Rafael Knob2,408 m · 15.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway15.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:52local time
- Coordinates
- 38.5876, -110.8441
Obstacle is a cliff in Utah, at a modelled 1,643 m. San Rafael Knob stands 2,408 m to the north, 16 miles off. Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway passes 15 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.2 miles of Obstacle. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael Knob | N 358° | 2,408 m | 15.6 mi |
| Block Mountain | NNE 21° | 2,262 m | 16.0 mi |
| Chimney Rock | N 5° | 2,257 m | 20.5 mi |
| Devil Point | NNW 342° | 2,256 m | 16.3 mi |
| Square Top | NNW 348° | 2,248 m | 13.2 mi |
| Family Butte | N 0° | 2,215 m | 12.3 mi |
| Cat Point | NNW 327° | 2,203 m | 13.3 mi |
| Cedar Mountain | W 276° | 2,151 m | 14.7 mi |
- 15.1 mi off the Capitol Reef Country Scenic Byway
- 16.5 mi off the Bicentennial Highway
Overlooks nearby
- Hickman Bridge Overlook · 29 mi
- North Fruita Overlook · 30 mi
- South Fruita Overlook · 30 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- The Ding Dang Dome: 0.9 mi
- Chute Buttress: 4.4 mi
- Red Hills Point: 4.4 mi
- Sy Butte: 4.8 mi
- Wild Horse Butte: 6.7 mi
Springs: 29
- Bullberry Spring: 2.2 mi
- Buckskin Spring: 9.5 mi
- Secret Springs: 10.1 mi
- Caine Springs: 11.9 mi
- Tan Seep: 12.2 mi
Attractions: 23
- Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry: 9.8 mi
- Wild Horse Window: 10.1 mi
- Temple Mountain Wash Pictograph Panel: 10.7 mi
- Hondu Arch: 10.9 mi
- Horizon Arch: 12.8 mi
Cliffs: 16
- Obstacle: 0.1 mi
- Obstacle: 0.1 mi
- Obstacle: 0.2 mi
- Drop: 6.4 mi
- North Caineville Reef: 8.1 mi
Historic sites: 2
- Miner's Cabin: 1.8 mi
- Car Ruins: 22.7 mi
Waterfalls: 2
- Bighorn Falls: 13.4 mi
- Scorpion Falls: 13.7 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Sand Bench View Area: 22.2 mi
- Salt Wash View Area: 22.3 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Giles: 15.1 mi
Museums: 1
- Carl's Critter Garden: 16.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:28 | 19:01 | 19:36 |
| June solstice | 06:00 | 20:12 | 20:52 |
| September equinox | 07:12 | 18:47 | 19:22 |
| December solstice | 07:38 | 16:24 | 17:06 |
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