Palisades Sill
historic site
- Elevation
- 2342 m
- Inscription
- These spectacular cliffs are cut by the Cimarron River through ingeous rock known as a sill and composed of of the rock type monzonite which was emplaced some 40 million years ago as these Southern Rocky Mountains were being uplifted.
- 6.5 mi off the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway
- 12.3 mi off the Santa Fe TrailNational
- 27.8 mi off the High Road to Taos
- 28.3 mi off the Wild Rivers Back Country Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Base Camp View · 11 mi
- Base Camp View · 12 mi
The recorded facing catches the sunrise.
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:05 | 18:39 | 19:13 |
| June solstice | 05:43 | 19:45 | 20:23 |
| September equinox | 06:49 | 18:25 | 18:59 |
| December solstice | 07:10 | 16:09 | 16:49 |
Local time (America/Denver).
36.53745, -105.15237
Elevation 2,342 m