- Elevation, modelled
- 1,965 m
- Tallest summit within 24.3 miles
- Pargin Mountain2,724 m · 22.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Trail of the Ancients - NM14.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:34local time
- Coordinates
- 36.9204, -107.6244
Negro Canyon Recreation Area is a nature reserve in New Mexico, at a modelled 1,965 m. Pargin Mountain stands 2,724 m to the north-northeast, 22 miles off. The nearest named place is Burnt Mesa, a peak 3.5 miles away. Trail of the Ancients - NM passes 14 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 24.3 miles of Negro Canyon Recreation Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pargin Mountain | NNE 29° | 2,724 m | 22.2 mi |
| Sandoval Mesa | NE 52° | 2,588 m | 20.9 mi |
| Piedra Peak | NE 38° | 2,581 m | 14.9 mi |
| Piedra Peak Number 2 | NE 43° | 2,481 m | 14.4 mi |
| Cerro del Zopilote | ENE 63° | 2,416 m | 21.6 mi |
| Mestenas Peak | ESE 120° | 2,343 m | 21.7 mi |
| Mestenas Mesa | ESE 118° | 2,322 m | 22.2 mi |
| Carracas Mesa | ENE 72° | 2,315 m | 16.4 mi |
- 14.5 mi off the Trail of the Ancients - NMNational
- 29.1 mi off the Narrow-Gauge Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Burnt Mesa: 3.5 mi
- Middle Mesa: 7.0 mi
- Indian Mesa: 7.0 mi
- Tiffany Peak: 7.5 mi
- Martinez Mesa: 8.1 mi
Nature reserves: 60
- Reese Canyon Wildlife Area: 4.0 mi
- Reese Canyon Wildlife Area: 4.7 mi
- Pine River Wildlife Management Area: 4.9 mi
- Simon Canyon Area of Critical Environmental Concern: 5.6 mi
- Old Road River Tract: 8.8 mi
Parks: 21
- Navajo Lake Horse Trails Recreation Area: 9.3 mi
- Majestic Enchantment Fly Fishing: 13.9 mi
- Ute Park: 14.3 mi
- Tiger Park: 20.1 mi
- Tiger Park: 20.2 mi
Attractions: 12
- Austin-McDonald House Historic Site: 21.1 mi
- D C Ball House Historic Site: 21.1 mi
- McCoy-Maddox House Historic Site: 21.1 mi
- Harvey McCoy House Historic Site: 21.2 mi
- Daws-Keys House Historic Site: 21.4 mi
Historic sites: 5
- Simon Canyon Pueblito: 6.4 mi
- UFO crash site ( Aztec NM ): 12.3 mi
- UFO Crash Site Plaque: "Recovery at Hart Canyon": 12.3 mi
- Aztec Ruins West Kiva: 21.5 mi
- US HW 550 end: 24.6 mi
Cliffs: 4
- Carracas Rim: 16.9 mi
- Carracas Rim: 17.5 mi
- Carracas Rim: 18.3 mi
- Carracas Rim: 18.9 mi
Museums: 3
- Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum: 14.8 mi
- Aztec Museum: 21.5 mi
- Aztec Ruins Visitor Center: 21.6 mi
Artworks: 2
- The Virgin Mary: 21.3 mi
- Bloomfield "B": 23.8 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Dryfall: 15.7 mi
Gardens: 1
- Aztec Ruins Heritage Garden: 21.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:15 | 18:48 | 19:23 |
| June solstice | 05:52 | 19:55 | 20:34 |
| September equinox | 06:59 | 18:35 | 19:09 |
| December solstice | 07:21 | 16:18 | 16:58 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 32 | 36 | 44 | 51 | 61 | 71 | 77 | 75 | 67 | 54 | 41 | 32 |
| Precip in | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Navajo DAM, 8 mi away.
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