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Discovery Park

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Elevation, modelled
1,777 m
Tallest summit within 18.1 miles
Riley Peak2,854 m · 15.9 mi
Nearest byway
Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway13.6 mi off
Sunset, June solstice
20:31local time
Coordinates
39.5264, -104.9879
Discovery Park from directly overhead

Discovery Park is a park in Colorado, at a modelled 1,777 m. Riley Peak stands 2,854 m to the west, 16 miles off. The nearest named place is Tanks Skate Park, a park 0.1 miles away. Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway passes 14 miles off.

Discovery Park features a meandering waterway that makes its way into a pond along the Discovery Center's edge. You'll find some small, private spaces, perfect for reflection by the water, or time with a good book.

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 18.1 miles of Discovery Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Riley PeakW 260°2,854 m15.9 mi
Berrian MountainW 277°2,785 m16.3 mi
Legault MountainW 272°2,757 m14.8 mi
Doublehead MountainW 280°2,711 m14.8 mi
Long Scraggy PeakSW 222°2,681 m17.0 mi
Crow HillW 270°2,638 m13.7 mi
Huebner PeakW 264°2,633 m12.8 mi
Bear MountainWNW 293°2,630 m17.4 mi

Overlooks nearby

Named places within 25 miles

Artworks
Peaks
Cliffs: 6
Beaches: 6
Waterfalls: 4
Ghost towns: 3
Natural arches: 1
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:0418:3719:12
June solstice05:3419:5120:31
September equinox06:4818:2318:59
December solstice07:1815:5716:40

Local time (America/Denver).

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