- Elevation, modelled
- 2,515 m
- Tallest summit within 15.5 miles
- Rio Grande Pyramid4,204 m · 14.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Silver Thread Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway17.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:34local time
- Coordinates
- 37.5097, -107.2272
Day Use Area is a park in Colorado, at a modelled 2,515 m. Rio Grande Pyramid stands 4,204 m to the northwest, 15 miles off. Silver Thread Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway passes 18 miles off.
- Operated by
- USFS
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 15.5 miles of Day Use Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Pyramid | NW 322° | 4,204 m | 14.8 mi |
| South River Peak | ENE 72° | 3,994 m | 14.2 mi |
| Hossick Peak | N 355° | 3,952.3 m | 6.2 mi |
| Chief Mountain | N 6° | 3,952 m | 8.8 mi |
| Simpson Mountain | NNW 333° | 3,932 m | 15.2 mi |
| Unnamed | NNW 348° | 3,891.7 m | 5.3 mi |
| Unnamed | NNE 22° | 3,883.152 m | 9.4 mi |
| Mesa Lato | NW 306° | 3,860 m | 11.7 mi |
- 17.7 mi off the Silver Thread Colorado Scenic and Historic BywayNational
- 28.2 mi off the Alpine Loop
Named places within 25 miles
Parks: 5
- Day Use Area: 0.1 mi
- Devil Creek State Wildlife Area: 20.1 mi
- Old Timers Day Use Area: 20.4 mi
- South Pagosa Park: 20.8 mi
- Lake Capote Recreation Area: 21.2 mi
Cliffs: 4
- Rock Cliff: 6.5 mi
- Sally Overlook: 6.8 mi
- Lakeview: 18.0 mi
- Broken Off Point: 20.7 mi
Waterfalls: 4
- Piedra Falls: 7.5 mi
- Treasure Falls: 19.9 mi
- South Clear Creek Falls: 22.2 mi
- North Clear Creek Falls: 23.9 mi
Hot springs: 4
- Piedra River Hot Springs: 15.0 mi
- Paradise: 20.6 mi
- Pagosa Hot Spring: 20.7 mi
- The Mother Spring: 20.7 mi
Museums: 1
- Pagosa Springs History Museum: 20.7 mi
Attractions: 1
- Chimney Rock Farm: 20.7 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Big Meadows Picnic Ground: 23.6 mi
Gardens: 1
- Japanese Gardens: 25.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 18:47 | 19:21 |
| June solstice | 05:49 | 19:55 | 20:34 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 18:33 | 19:07 |
| December solstice | 07:21 | 16:14 | 16:55 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Private beta · Free to join
Take the scenic way to Day Use Area.
Byway plans around your taste, verified places, real weather and opening hours — then opens every leg in Google Maps with one tap.