- Elevation
- 2,453 m
- Tallest summit within 6.2 miles
- Twin Peaks (west)3,501.8 m · 1.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway0.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:02local time
- Coordinates
- 40.5763, -111.6646
Snowbird Recreation Area is a park in Utah, at a recorded 2,453 m. Twin Peaks (west) stands 3,502 m to the south-southeast, 1.7 miles off. The nearest named place is Number 10 Spring, a spring 0.3 miles away. Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway passes 0.3 miles off.
- Elevation
- 2453 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 6.2 miles of Snowbird Recreation Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Peaks (west) | SSE 166° | 3,501.8 m | 1.7 mi |
| Twin Peaks (east) | SSE 157° | 3,484.8 m | 1.9 mi |
| Geek Peak | SSE 163° | 3,471 m | 2.2 mi |
| Twin Peaks (East) | WNW 292° | 3,453.4 m | 3.2 mi |
| The Pfeifferhorn | SW 216° | 3,453 m | 3.7 mi |
| Twin Peaks (West) | WNW 291° | 3,452.8 m | 3.3 mi |
| White Baldy | SSW 196° | 3,451 m | 3.1 mi |
| Sunrise Peak | WNW 293° | 3,436.6 m | 2.6 mi |
- 0.3 mi off the Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
- 4.5 mi off the Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
- 11.0 mi off the Provo Canyon Scenic Byway
- 12.3 mi off the Morgan-Parleys State Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Slide Canyon Viewpoint · 16 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Monte Cristo: 1.1 mi
- Mount Superior: 1.1 mi
- Cardiff Peak: 1.4 mi
- Hidden Peak: 1.5 mi
- Mount Baldy: 1.5 mi
Attractions
- Chad's Gap: 2.7 mi
- Silver King Mine: 8.9 mi
- The Devil's Eye: 9.2 mi
- McPolin Barn: 10.0 mi
- Homestead Crater: 10.1 mi
Historic sites
- Cabin Ruins: 3.0 mi
- Mining Tramway Base: 3.4 mi
- Mining Tramway Base: 3.4 mi
- Upper Bells Canyon Dam: 5.1 mi
- Plugging Into The Water: 5.7 mi
Picnic sites
- Silver Lake Picnic Area: 4.6 mi
- GRP8: 4.7 mi
- GRP7: 4.7 mi
- GRP2: 4.7 mi
- GRP3: 4.7 mi
Parks
- Glacio Park: 6.2 mi
- Ferguson Park: 6.9 mi
- Golden Hills Park: 7.1 mi
- Quail Hollow Park: 7.5 mi
- Willow Pond: 7.9 mi
Artworks
- Three Little Boys & Play: 9.1 mi
- Coming Home: 9.7 mi
- Flaco: 10.0 mi
- Banksy: 10.0 mi
- Miner: 10.0 mi
Gardens
- Knoop Polinator Garden: 10.2 mi
- Garden of Eatin': 10.6 mi
- Historic Sandy Community Garden: 11.2 mi
- Sandy City Hall: 12.1 mi
- Esther's Garden: 12.4 mi
Springs: 50
- Number 10 Spring: 0.3 mi
- Number 10 Spring: 0.3 mi
- Hellgate Spring: 1.2 mi
- Montreal Spring: 2.8 mi
- Seepage: 4.1 mi
Museums: 49
- Park City Museum: 10.0 mi
- Historic Pioneer Relic Hall: 10.3 mi
- The Alf Engen Ski Museum: 10.8 mi
- Alpine Art Center: 10.8 mi
- Eccles 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum: 10.8 mi
Waterfalls: 23
- Blackjack Waterfall: 0.8 mi
- Gloria Falls: 1.5 mi
- Upper Lisa Falls: 3.1 mi
- Lisa Falls: 3.3 mi
- Donut Falls: 3.8 mi
Nature reserves: 10
Ghost towns: 8
- Forest City: 4.7 mi
- Johnson: 11.6 mi
- Jordanelle: 13.5 mi
- Keetley: 13.7 mi
- Rockport: 19.3 mi
Cliffs: 4
- Honeycomb Cliffs: 3.2 mi
- Rattlesnake Point: 14.2 mi
- Ghost Falls: 17.8 mi
- Hinterlands Climbing Area: 20.9 mi
Natural arches: 2
- Storm Window Arch: 9.4 mi
- Industrial Arch: 20.2 mi
Beaches: 2
- Vineyard Beach: 18.7 mi
- Vineyard Beach: 18.8 mi
Hot springs: 1
- Saratoga Hot Springs: 19.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:31 | 19:03 | 19:39 |
| June solstice | 05:57 | 20:20 | 21:02 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 18:49 | 19:25 |
| December solstice | 07:48 | 16:20 | 17:04 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Jun–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 23 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 43 | 53 | 62 | 60 | 52 | 40 | 29 | 22 |
| Precip in | 6.4 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 5.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Alta, 2 mi away.
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