- Elevation, modelled
- 1,762 m
- Tallest summit within 14.8 miles
- Centralia Mountain2,982 m · 14.1 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway2.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:33local time
- Coordinates
- 39.7233, -105.1423
Union Ridge Park is a park in Colorado, at a modelled 1,762 m. Centralia Mountain stands 2,982 m to the west-northwest, 14 miles off. The nearest named place is Wright Park, a park 0.2 miles away. Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway passes 2.9 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 14.8 miles of Union Ridge Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia Mountain | WNW 301° | 2,982 m | 14.1 mi |
| Mount Tom | WNW 300° | 2,969 m | 12.8 mi |
| Bergen Peak | WSW 254° | 2,957 m | 14.0 mi |
| Douglas Mountain | WNW 290° | 2,927 m | 13.2 mi |
| Berrian Mountain | SW 214° | 2,785 m | 14.1 mi |
| Legault Mountain | SSW 207° | 2,757 m | 14.6 mi |
| Doublehead Mountain | SSW 210° | 2,711 m | 12.8 mi |
| Grannys Head | NW 306° | 2,686 m | 12.2 mi |
- 2.9 mi off the Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Jumbo Tron · 3 mi
- Point of Geological Interest · 4 mi
- Hawk Watch · 4 mi
- Denver Basin Overlook · 4 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Wright Park: 0.2 mi
- Union Square Park: 0.5 mi
- Welchester Tree Grant Park: 0.5 mi
- Porter Park Development: 0.6 mi
- Gary McDonnell Park: 0.9 mi
Artworks
- Elk Statue: 0.9 mi
- Bear Sleeping On Tree: 1.3 mi
- David: 1.5 mi
- Our Lady: 2.2 mi
- Nighthorse on the Mesa: 3.4 mi
Attractions
- National Ice Core Lab: 1.0 mi
- North Sponsor Village: 3.3 mi
- Vickery Hospitality: 3.4 mi
- True Value Hospitality: 3.4 mi
- South Sponsor Village: 3.4 mi
Historic sites
- Denver Federal Center: 1.2 mi
- Shopping Center Sign: 2.3 mi
- Colorado Amphitheater: 2.3 mi
- United States Marine Corps Memorial: 2.6 mi
- WR: 3.5 mi
Gardens
- 6th Ave W Townhome Community Garden: 1.3 mi
- Pollinator Garden: 1.4 mi
- Sheriff's Office Rose Garden: 3.3 mi
- Jefferson County Open School Community Garden: 3.3 mi
- The Piano Garden: 3.4 mi
Museums
- Denver Federal Center Museum: 1.3 mi
- Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys: 1.8 mi
- Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum: 2.9 mi
- Lakewood's Heritage Center: 3.4 mi
- Trek Through Time Exhibit Hall: 3.5 mi
Peaks
- Green Mountain: 2.4 mi
- South Table Mountain: 4.3 mi
- Indian Mountain: 4.6 mi
- Lookout Mountain: 5.1 mi
- Mount Carbon: 5.2 mi
Nature reserves
- Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center: 5.7 mi
- Country West Greenbelt: 7.2 mi
- Sunrise Creek Greenbelt: 7.2 mi
- Sunrise Creek Greenbelt: 7.4 mi
- Alkire Greenbelt: 7.4 mi
Cliffs: 51
- Shale Soil Creep: 3.0 mi
- The East Quarry: 4.8 mi
- Gothic Overlook: 10.6 mi
- Meditation Rock: 16.2 mi
- Front Porch: 19.1 mi
Picnic sites: 50
- First Class Zone/Food Court: 3.3 mi
- Food Court: 3.3 mi
- Food Court: 3.4 mi
- Food Court: 3.4 mi
- Stone House Picnic Shelter: 4.8 mi
Ghost towns: 7
- Arapahoe: 4.0 mi
- Mount Vernon: 4.2 mi
- Russell Gulch: 21.3 mi
- Nevadaville: 21.4 mi
- Serene: 21.6 mi
Waterfalls: 5
- Lee Gulch: 12.4 mi
- Maxwell Falls: 16.4 mi
- Elk Falls: 20.9 mi
- The Chutes: 23.8 mi
- Boulder Falls: 24.0 mi
Beaches: 3
- Swim Beach: 12.9 mi
- Beach (No Swim): 16.6 mi
- Swim Beach: 16.6 mi
Natural arches: 1
- Keyhole Rock: 6.2 mi
Springs: 1
- Arapaho Spring: 19.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:05 | 18:37 | 19:13 |
| June solstice | 05:34 | 19:52 | 20:33 |
| September equinox | 06:49 | 18:24 | 18:59 |
| December solstice | 07:19 | 15:57 | 16:40 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 33 | 34 | 41 | 47 | 56 | 67 | 73 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 40 | 32 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Lakewood, 2 mi away.
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