- Elevation, modelled
- 2,008 m
- Tallest summit within 23.0 miles
- Devils Head2,936 m · 17.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway27.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:30local time
- Coordinates
- 39.3710, -104.8125
Founders Park is a park in Colorado, at a modelled 2,008 m. Devils Head stands 2,936 m to the west-southwest, 17 miles off. The nearest named place is Liam &Madigan Murphy Tot Lot, a park 0.2 miles away. Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway passes 28 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 23.0 miles of Founders Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Head | WSW 244° | 2,936 m | 17.2 mi |
| Mount Deception | SW 215° | 2,849 m | 23.0 mi |
| Dakan Mountain | SW 236° | 2,797 m | 16.4 mi |
| Storm Peak | SW 220° | 2,783 m | 15.8 mi |
| Chimney Peak | SSW 212° | 2,763 m | 19.4 mi |
| Mount Herman | SSW 197° | 2,727 m | 20.9 mi |
| Turtle Mountain | WSW 237° | 2,710 m | 19.7 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | WSW 250° | 2,707 m | 18.0 mi |
- 27.7 mi off the Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Denver Basin Overlook · 29 mi
- Arthur Lakes Lookout · 29 mi
- Front Range Overlook · 29 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Liam &Madigan Murphy Tot Lot: 0.2 mi
- Mitchell Gultch Park: 0.6 mi
- Fireman's Park: 0.6 mi
- Matney Park: 1.3 mi
- Wrangler Park: 1.3 mi
Peaks
- Dawson Butte: 8.3 mi
- Racoon Knob: 8.5 mi
- Cherokee Mountain: 8.6 mi
- Hunt Mountain: 8.6 mi
- Larkspur Butte: 10.4 mi
Artworks: 58
- End of Line: 10.7 mi
- Spread Your Wings: 11.9 mi
- Eagle: 12.7 mi
- Giant Bear: 13.4 mi
- Pixel Deer: 13.7 mi
Historic sites: 43
- The Homestead: 2.5 mi
- Veterans Memorial: 3.3 mi
- Cherokee Castle: 9.0 mi
- The Christmas Box Angel: 9.4 mi
- Dr. Walter Heath: 10.5 mi
Nature reserves: 33
- Hidden Mesa Open Space: 3.0 mi
- Hungry Horse Open Space: 5.9 mi
- West Big Dry Natural Area: 12.2 mi
- Wildcat Natural Area: 12.3 mi
- East Big Dry Natural Area: 12.3 mi
Gardens: 33
- Demonstration Garden: 9.3 mi
- Retreat Communal Garden: 12.7 mi
- Hops Garden: 13.8 mi
- Rock Garden: 14.0 mi
- Community Garden: 16.8 mi
Picnic sites: 32
- Corporate Picnic Area: 10.9 mi
- Unity Gateway: 14.3 mi
- Elk River Park Picnic Area: 15.0 mi
- Pat Gallagher Park Picnic Area: 15.1 mi
- Cabin Ridge Picnic Ground: 16.9 mi
Attractions: 16
- Castle Rock: 2.4 mi
- Castle Rock: 2.4 mi
- Colorado Renaissance Festival: 10.9 mi
- Maze: 10.9 mi
- Camel and Llama Rides: 10.9 mi
Museums: 12
- Castle Rock Museum: 2.7 mi
- Dungeon Museum: 11.0 mi
- Wings Over The Rockies Exploration of Flight: 13.7 mi
- Littleton Historical Museum: 19.1 mi
- SpaceX Falcon 9 DISH Network Rocket: 20.1 mi
Beaches: 6
- Swim Beach: 18.1 mi
- Boat Beach: 18.2 mi
- Swim Beach: 18.7 mi
- Scuba Beach: 19.1 mi
- Swim Beach: 19.2 mi
Cliffs: 3
- Wildcat Point: 9.2 mi
- Ship Rock: 20.7 mi
- Gothic Overlook: 24.1 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Dakan: 16.4 mi
- Gwillimsville: 18.8 mi
Waterfalls: 2
- Lee Gulch: 17.7 mi
- The Chutes: 19.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:04 | 18:36 | 19:11 |
| June solstice | 05:33 | 19:50 | 20:30 |
| September equinox | 06:48 | 18:23 | 18:58 |
| December solstice | 07:16 | 15:57 | 16:40 |
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 | 32 | 33 | 40 | 46 | 55 | 65 | 71 | 69 | 62 | 50 | 40 | 32 |
| Precip in | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Castle Rock, 3 mi away.
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