- Elevation, modelled
- 1,693 m
- Tallest summit within 16.8 miles
- Lookout Mountain3,230 m · 16.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Cache la Poudre--North Parkon it
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:36local time
- Coordinates
- 40.7006, -105.2464
Gateway Natural Area is a nature reserve in Colorado, at a modelled 1,693 m. Lookout Mountain stands 3,230 m to the southwest, 16 miles off. The nearest named place is Greyrock Mountain, a peak 2.6 miles away. Cache la Poudre--North Park runs past it.
- Operated by
- Fort Collins Natural Areas
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 16.8 miles of Gateway Natural Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain | SW 224° | 3,230 m | 16.0 mi |
| West White Pine Mountain | WSW 241° | 3,140 m | 13.5 mi |
| East White Pine Mountain | WSW 238° | 3,111 m | 12.4 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | SW 221° | 3,029 m | 14.8 mi |
| Storm Mountain | SSW 206° | 3,015 m | 16.6 mi |
| Boiler Hill | SSW 213° | 2,697 m | 14.1 mi |
| White Rock | WSW 248° | 2,673 m | 14.3 mi |
| Quigley Mountain | WSW 253° | 2,610 m | 14.6 mi |
- On the Cache la Poudre--North Park
- 26.7 mi off the Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow RoadNational
Overlooks nearby
- Horseshoe Park · 29 mi
- Many Parks Curve · 30 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Greyrock Mountain: 2.6 mi
- Bonner Peak: 3.5 mi
- Livermore Mountain: 4.6 mi
- Eagles Nest: 5.0 mi
- Goat Hill: 5.7 mi
Parks
- Bingham Hill Park: 7.1 mi
- Lory State Park: 9.2 mi
- Rogers Park: 10.5 mi
- Soft Gold Park: 10.6 mi
- Freedom Square Park: 10.8 mi
Nature reserves: 56
- Watson Lake State Wildlife Area: 6.0 mi
- Lions' Open Space: 7.7 mi
- Reservoir Ridge Natural Area: 8.1 mi
- Butterfly Woods: 8.1 mi
- North Shields Ponds Natural Area: 9.9 mi
Artworks: 22
- Whale Rock: 5.3 mi
- Upcyclone: 10.7 mi
- Jakes Bar & Grill: 11.0 mi
- Statue of Liberty (replica): 11.0 mi
- Transcend: 11.6 mi
Cliffs: 19
- Land of the Overhangs: 9.0 mi
- Scoop Area: 9.7 mi
- North Slab: 10.4 mi
- Nipple Wall: 10.4 mi
- Exit Wall: 10.4 mi
Historic sites: 12
- Cache la Poudre Monument: 6.7 mi
- Don Lightbody: 11.6 mi
- Annie's Grave: 11.7 mi
- Ben Delatour Scout Ranch: 12.5 mi
- World War II Memorial: 12.8 mi
Museums: 11
- The Farm at Lee Martinez Park: 11.1 mi
- Fort Collins Museum of Discovery: 11.5 mi
- Avery House: 11.6 mi
- Museum of Contemporary Art: 11.9 mi
- Heritage Courtyard at Library Park: 12.1 mi
Waterfalls: 9
- Horsetooth Falls: 12.1 mi
- Disappointment Falls: 16.5 mi
- Grouse Hollow Falls: 20.3 mi
- Beaver Falls: 21.1 mi
- Beaver Falls: 21.1 mi
Gardens: 7
- Murphy Center Community Garden: 11.3 mi
- FoCo Cafe Community Garden: 11.6 mi
- Monfort Quadrangle: 12.3 mi
- Rolland Moore Community Garden: 12.6 mi
- Community Garden: 12.8 mi
Picnic sites: 6
- Ouzel: 4.9 mi
- Skyline Picnic Area: 8.4 mi
- Eltuck Picnic Area: 9.1 mi
- Eltuck Picnic Area: 9.2 mi
- Homestead Picnic Area: 9.3 mi
Beaches: 6
- Dixon Reservoir Beach: 11.6 mi
- Willows Landing: 20.4 mi
- Mussel Beach: 20.6 mi
- Heron Cove: 20.6 mi
- Lake Loveland Swim beach: 21.2 mi
Ghost towns: 3
- Stout: 12.9 mi
- Virginia Dale: 18.4 mi
- Manhattan: 18.6 mi
Springs: 2
- Nelson Spring: 14.5 mi
- Bedsprings: 16.5 mi
Rest areas: 2
- CDOT Rest Area: Poudre: 15.7 mi
- CDOT Rest Area: Virginia Dale (Seasonal): 20.9 mi
Attractions: 2
- Blue Arena: 22.3 mi
- Public Apple Trees (autumn harvest): 24.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:05 | 18:37 | 19:13 |
| June solstice | 05:31 | 19:55 | 20:36 |
| September equinox | 06:49 | 18:24 | 19:00 |
| December solstice | 07:22 | 15:54 | 16:37 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Jun–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 31 | 30 | 36 | 41 | 49 | 61 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 46 | 37 | 30 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Buckhorn MTN 1 E, 6 mi away.
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