- Elevation, modelled
- 1,626 m
- Tallest summit within 17.9 miles
- Starr Peak3,198 m · 17.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway11.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:33local time
- Coordinates
- 39.8766, -105.0827
Big Dry Creek Open Space is a nature reserve in Colorado, at a modelled 1,626 m. Starr Peak stands 3,198 m to the west, 18 miles off. Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway passes 12 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 17.9 miles of Big Dry Creek Open Space. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starr Peak | W 274° | 3,198 m | 17.9 mi |
| Centralia Mountain | WSW 258° | 2,982 m | 15.6 mi |
| Mount Tom | WSW 254° | 2,969 m | 14.8 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | WSW 248° | 2,927 m | 16.8 mi |
| Miramonte Mountain | W 273° | 2,915 m | 17.3 mi |
| Blue Mountain | W 270° | 2,846 m | 13.5 mi |
| Windy Peak | W 266° | 2,779.776 m | 15.8 mi |
| Crescent Mountain | W 275° | 2,724 m | 12.3 mi |
- 11.7 mi off the Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Denver Mountain Parks · 13 mi
- Jumbo Tron · 14 mi
- Point of Geological Interest · 14 mi
- Hawk Watch · 14 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
- Big Dry Creek Open Space: 0.1 mi
- Big Dry Creek Open Space: 0.2 mi
- Big Dry Creek Open Space: 0.6 mi
- Walnut Creek Open Space: 0.7 mi
- Walnut Creek Open Space: 0.7 mi
Parks
- Maulis Park: 1.0 mi
- Westbrook Park: 1.2 mi
- Westglenn Park: 1.2 mi
- Waverly Acres Park: 1.3 mi
- Farmers' High Line Canal Open Space: 1.3 mi
Gardens
- Allison Community Gardens at Semper Farm: 1.0 mi
- Standley Lake Gardens: 2.5 mi
- Freedom Garden: 2.9 mi
- Xeriscape demonstration garden: 3.1 mi
- The Giving Garden by Level 3 Foundation: 4.2 mi
Attractions
- The Frightmare Compound: 1.0 mi
- Denver mural: 9.1 mi
- Confluence Park / REI: 9.3 mi
- Casa Bonita: 9.3 mi
- Rock Sculpture Garden: 9.4 mi
Historic sites
- Armed Forces Memorial Garden: 1.2 mi
- Welcome to Broomfield Sign: 1.8 mi
- Broomfield 9-11 Memorial: 3.0 mi
- Interlocken Technology Park Sign: 3.1 mi
- Federal Heights Town Hall: 3.7 mi
Artworks
- Harley II: 1.6 mi
- Generations: 2.9 mi
- Broomfield Lions Memorial: 3.0 mi
- Inspiration Moves Me Brightly - Saxophonist: 3.0 mi
- Inspiration Moves Me Brightly - Pianist: 3.0 mi
Museums
- Veterans Memorial Museum: 3.2 mi
- Depot Museum: 3.7 mi
- McIlvoy House: 5.3 mi
- Cussler Museum: 5.8 mi
- Louisville Historical Museum: 7.6 mi
Peaks
- Inspiration Point: 6.3 mi
- Davidson Mesa: 6.9 mi
- Lake Mesa: 7.8 mi
- North Table Mountain: 8.6 mi
- Lichen Peak: 10.0 mi
Cliffs: 48
- The East Quarry: 9.7 mi
- Front Porch: 12.9 mi
- Shale Soil Creep: 13.1 mi
- Raptor Nesting Site: 13.9 mi
- Eagle Rock: 18.0 mi
Picnic sites: 40
- Pikes Peak Picnic Pavilion: 9.5 mi
- Mount Evans Picnic Pavilions: 9.5 mi
- Pepsi Groves: 9.5 mi
- Maroon Bells Picnic Pavilion: 9.5 mi
- Sunlight Picnic Pavilion: 9.5 mi
Ghost towns: 6
- Arapahoe: 8.7 mi
- Serene: 10.6 mi
- Dick: 13.2 mi
- Mount Vernon: 14.5 mi
- Tungsten: 21.9 mi
Beaches: 3
- Beach (No Swim): 20.2 mi
- Swim Beach: 20.2 mi
- Swim Beach: 23.1 mi
Waterfalls: 2
- Boulder Falls: 19.3 mi
- Lee Gulch: 20.8 mi
Natural arches: 1
- Keyhole Rock: 16.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:05 | 18:37 | 19:13 |
| June solstice | 05:33 | 19:52 | 20:33 |
| September equinox | 06:49 | 18:23 | 18:59 |
| December solstice | 07:19 | 15:56 | 16:39 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 34 | 35 | 43 | 50 | 58 | 69 | 75 | 73 | 65 | 52 | 41 | 33 |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Northglenn, 4 mi away.
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