- Elevation
- 2,976 m
- Tallest summit within 21.4 miles
- Uncompahgre Peak4,365 m · 20.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- San Juan Skyway13.8 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:38local time
- Coordinates
- 38.3361, -107.6478
Buckhorn Lakes Park is a park in Colorado, at a recorded 2,976 m. Uncompahgre Peak stands 4,365 m to the south-southeast, 21 miles off. The nearest named place is Storm King, a peak 1.5 miles away. San Juan Skyway passes 14 miles off.
- Elevation
- 2976 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.4 miles of Buckhorn Lakes Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncompahgre Peak | SSE 151° | 4,365 m | 20.9 mi |
| Wetterhorn Peak | SSE 159° | 4,274 m | 20.4 mi |
| Silver Mountain | SE 146° | 4,176 m | 19.1 mi |
| Redcliff | SSE 160° | 4,154 m | 18.3 mi |
| Coxcomb Peak | SSE 161° | 4,149 m | 18.8 mi |
| Matterhorn Peak | SSE 156° | 4,119 m | 20.4 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | SE 141° | 4,016 m | 15.7 mi |
| Dunsinane | SSE 158° | 3,867 m | 15.4 mi |
- 13.8 mi off the San Juan SkywayNational
- 21.8 mi off the Silver Thread Colorado Scenic and Historic BywayNational
- 24.0 mi off the Alpine Loop
Overlooks nearby
- Look Out Point · 22 mi
- Oh Point (Odom Point) · 25 mi
- Red Mountain Overlook · 29 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Storm King: 1.5 mi
- Waterdog Peak: 3.8 mi
- Coal Hill: 5.8 mi
- Horse Mesa: 6.9 mi
- Hairpin Hill: 7.6 mi
Parks: 25
- Billy Creek State Wildlife Area: 6.1 mi
- Cimarron State Wildlife Area: 6.2 mi
- Fox Park: 13.3 mi
- Chief Ouray and Chipeta Memorial: 13.8 mi
- Chipeta State Park: 13.8 mi
Cliffs: 24
- Washboard Rock: 2.3 mi
- SK Roll: 2.8 mi
- Stue's Point: 2.9 mi
- Cliff's Diner: 3.0 mi
- Painted Wall: 17.5 mi
Artworks: 20
- montrose water park: 15.4 mi
- obelisk statue: 15.4 mi
- Montrose "M": 15.5 mi
- stump: 15.7 mi
- Old Hay Rake: 15.7 mi
Historic sites: 9
- Bibliotheca Publica: 10.7 mi
- blue bench: 15.4 mi
- Montrose Rotary Amphitheater Team: 15.7 mi
- Amphitheater Contributors: 15.7 mi
- LTV A-7D Corsair II: 17.7 mi
Waterfalls: 7
- Chipeta Falls: 15.8 mi
- Cascade Falls: 21.4 mi
- Bear Creek Falls: 23.2 mi
- Upper Twin Falls: 24.9 mi
- Upper Twin Falls: 25.0 mi
Springs: 6
- Round Corral Spring: 12.5 mi
- Lions Spring: 16.8 mi
- Cutler Spring: 20.8 mi
- Addington Springs: 21.3 mi
- Galloway Spring: 24.0 mi
Museums: 5
- Ute Indian Museum: 13.7 mi
- Museum of the Mountain West: 13.8 mi
- Museum of the Mountain West: 13.8 mi
- Ridgway Railroad Museum: 13.9 mi
- Montrose County Historical Museum: 15.9 mi
Attractions: 3
- Legends Of The West: 14.0 mi
- Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour: 19.2 mi
- Dillon Pinnacles: 23.1 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- East Cimarron: 8.8 mi
- McIntyre Gulch: 20.7 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Dallas: 11.8 mi
- Capitol City: 24.8 mi
Beaches: 1
- Dutch Charlie Swim Beach: 9.1 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Bike path access: 10.9 mi
Gardens: 1
- all saints comunity garden: 14.7 mi
Hot springs: 1
- Orvis Hot Spring: 14.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:15 | 18:48 | 19:23 |
| June solstice | 05:48 | 19:59 | 20:38 |
| September equinox | 06:59 | 18:34 | 19:09 |
| December solstice | 07:25 | 16:13 | 16:54 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 19 | 25 | 35 | 43 | 51 | 59 | 65 | 64 | 56 | 45 | 33 | 21 |
| Precip in | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Cimarron, 9 mi away.
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