- Elevation, modelled
- 2,024 m
- Tallest summit within 20.7 miles
- Pagosa Peak3,827 m · 19.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Narrow-Gauge Scenic Byway16.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:33local time
- Coordinates
- 37.2042, -107.2630
Lake Capote Recreation Area is a park in Colorado, at a modelled 2,024 m. Pagosa Peak stands 3,827 m to the north-northeast, 20 miles off. The nearest named place is Devil Creek State Wildlife Area, a park 1.6 miles away. Narrow-Gauge Scenic Byway passes 16 miles off.
- Operated by
- Southern Ute Indian Tribe
- Access
- residents
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 20.7 miles of Lake Capote Recreation Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pagosa Peak | NNE 33° | 3,827 m | 19.7 mi |
| Granite Peak | NNW 336° | 3,693 m | 20.0 mi |
| Slide Mountain | NNW 332° | 3,382 m | 17.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | NNE 29° | 3,317 m | 18.8 mi |
| Indian Mountain | NW 314° | 3,191 m | 16.5 mi |
| Bear Mountain | NNW 341° | 3,189 m | 17.0 mi |
| Grassy Point | NW 323° | 3,137 m | 20.2 mi |
| Grassy Mountain | NW 312° | 3,129 m | 17.3 mi |
- 16.5 mi off the Narrow-Gauge Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Haystack Mountain: 1.8 mi
- Chimney Rock: 2.2 mi
- Mule Mountain: 4.7 mi
- Devil Mountain: 5.6 mi
- Horse Mountain: 7.3 mi
Parks: 8
- Devil Creek State Wildlife Area: 1.6 mi
- South Pagosa Park: 14.1 mi
- North Oak Park: 18.1 mi
- Eagle Park: 18.9 mi
- Old Timers Day Use Area: 20.2 mi
Cliffs: 8
- Broken Off Point: 5.8 mi
- Carracas Rim: 14.5 mi
- Sally Overlook: 14.6 mi
- Carracas Rim: 14.7 mi
- Carracas Rim: 14.7 mi
Nature reserves: 5
- Carracas Mesa Recreation & Wildlife Area: 19.0 mi
- Bancos Canyon Riparian Area: 20.3 mi
- Pine River Wildlife Management Area: 24.0 mi
- Reese Canyon Wildlife Area: 24.2 mi
- Reese Canyon Wildlife Area: 24.7 mi
Hot springs: 4
- Piedra River Hot Springs: 8.7 mi
- The Mother Spring: 14.5 mi
- Pagosa Hot Spring: 14.5 mi
- Paradise: 14.5 mi
Museums: 2
- Pagosa Springs History Museum: 15.0 mi
- Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum: 21.1 mi
Attractions: 1
- Chimney Rock Farm: 4.5 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Juanita: 13.7 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Piedra Falls: 21.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 18:47 | 19:21 |
| June solstice | 05:50 | 19:55 | 20:33 |
| September equinox | 06:58 | 18:33 | 19:08 |
| December solstice | 07:20 | 16:15 | 16:56 |
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 | 25 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 69 | 67 | 60 | 47 | 36 | 26 |
| Precip in | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Ignacio 6ese, 17 mi away.
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