- Elevation, modelled
- 1,160 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- North Franklin Mountain2,186 m · 21.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Texas Mountain Trail3.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:14local time
- Coordinates
- 31.6733, -106.2427
Sparks Park is a park in Texas, at a modelled 1,160 m. North Franklin Mountain stands 2,186 m to the northwest, 22 miles off. The nearest named place is Valley Ridge Park, a park 0.7 miles away. Texas Mountain Trail passes 3.0 miles off. 23 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Sparks Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Franklin Mountain | NW 317° | 2,186 m | 21.7 mi |
| Anthonys Nose | NW 323° | 2,081 m | 24.8 mi |
| South Franklin Mountain | NW 312° | 2,070 m | 19.7 mi |
| Cerro Alto Mountain | NE 40° | 2,043 m | 24.7 mi |
| Indian Peak | NW 319° | 1,985 m | 21.5 mi |
| The Mammoth | NW 312° | 1,982 m | 19.9 mi |
| Mount Franklin | NW 307° | 1,870 m | 18.3 mi |
| Deer Mountain | NE 51° | 1,792 m | 24.2 mi |
- 3.0 mi off the Texas Mountain Trail
- 19.7 mi off the El Camino RealNational
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Valley Ridge Park: 0.7 mi
- Horizon Hills Park: 0.9 mi
- Rio Vista Park: 1.6 mi
- Paradize Park: 1.9 mi
- Pueblos Park: 2.1 mi
Historic sites
- Rio Vista Farm: 1.6 mi
- Socorro: 3.7 mi
- Socorro Mission La Purísima: 3.7 mi
- The Camino Real: 3.7 mi
- Casa Ortiz: 3.8 mi
Peaks: 23
- Caisson Hill: 10.6 mi
- Backbone Hill: 10.8 mi
- Engineer Hill: 11.6 mi
- Horse Hill: 11.8 mi
- Gold Hill: 15.7 mi
Museums: 20
Artworks: 15
- Texas flag: 10.3 mi
- The Equestrian: 12.4 mi
- Caballo de Bravos de Juárez: 14.4 mi
- Blue Flame: 15.5 mi
- 'Founder of the Pass': 15.6 mi
Attractions: 10
- Centro Recreativo Anitas: 5.9 mi
- Centro Recreativo Anitas: 5.9 mi
- Centro Recreativo Anitas: 6.0 mi
- Centro Recreativo Anitas: 6.0 mi
- Centro Recreativo Anitas: 6.0 mi
Nature reserves: 7
- Feather Lake Wildlife Refuge: 3.9 mi
- South Open Reserve: 16.4 mi
- North Open Reserve: 17.1 mi
- City Preserve: 17.1 mi
- Knapp Land Conservation Easement: 18.4 mi
Rest areas: 2
- El Paso County Eastbound Rest Area: 13.6 mi
- El Paso County Westbound Rest Area: 13.8 mi
Gardens: 2
- Japaneese Garden: 14.5 mi
- Chihuahuan Desert Gardens: 16.8 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Smeltertown: 18.3 mi
- Smeltertown: 18.3 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Rimrock: 11.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:10 | 18:45 | 19:17 |
| June solstice | 06:01 | 19:38 | 20:14 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 18:31 | 19:03 |
| December solstice | 07:02 | 16:29 | 17:06 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Feb–May, Sep–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 47 | 52 | 59 | 67 | 75 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 67 | 55 | 46 |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — EL Paso Intl AP, 12 mi away.
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