- Elevation
- 3,003 m
- Tallest summit within 8.6 miles
- South Arapaho Peak4,067 m · 8.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway19.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:35local time
- Coordinates
- 39.9220, -105.5627
Buckeye Mountain rises to 3,003 m in Colorado. South Arapaho Peak stands 4,067 m to the northwest, 8.2 miles off. The nearest named place is Tennessee Mountain, a peak 0.9 miles away. Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway passes 19 miles off.
mountain in Colorado, United States of America
Wikidata Q49016256, matched on coordinates and name (305 m apart).
- Elevation
- 3003 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 8.6 miles of Buckeye Mountain. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Arapaho Peak | NW 326° | 4,067 m | 8.2 mi |
| James Peak | SW 235° | 4,056 m | 8.3 mi |
| Old Baldy | NNW 329° | 3,974 m | 7.7 mi |
| Jasper Peak | NW 308° | 3,923 m | 8.1 mi |
| Mount Albion | NNW 340° | 3,833 m | 8.6 mi |
| Skyscraper Peak | WNW 293° | 3,774 m | 6.8 mi |
| Quarter to 5 Peak | NW 321° | 3,749 m | 8.4 mi |
| Heartbeat Peak | WSW 249° | 3,734.1 m | 7.7 mi |
- 19.1 mi off the Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic BywayNational
- 22.6 mi off the Colorado River HeadwatersNational
- 27.3 mi off the Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow RoadNational
Overlooks nearby
- Buffalo Herd Overlook · 20 mi
- Carol Karlin Overlook · 20 mi
- Denver Mountain Parks · 21 mi
- Panorama Point · 24 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Tennessee Mountain: 0.9 mi
- Spencer Mountain: 1.6 mi
- Jumbo Mountain: 1.8 mi
- Ute Mountain: 1.8 mi
- Eldorado Mountain: 2.5 mi
Attractions
- Peak-to-Peak Highway: 3.2 mi
- Peak-to-Peak Highway: 3.2 mi
- Peak-to-Peak Highway: 3.2 mi
- Peak-to-Peak Highway: 3.2 mi
- Peak-to-Peak Highway: 3.3 mi
Historic sites: 49
- Magic Schoolbus: 1.9 mi
- Abandoned Steamroller: 7.5 mi
- Hugh McCammon Barns: 8.0 mi
- John Frazer Cabin: 8.7 mi
- Bald Mountain Cemetery: 8.8 mi
Museums: 35
- Nederland Mining Museum: 3.9 mi
- Gilpin Museum: 8.8 mi
- Hidee Gold Mine: 9.9 mi
- James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum: 12.1 mi
- Cozens Ranch Museum: 12.1 mi
Waterfalls: 14
- Boulder Falls: 10.1 mi
- Calypso Cascades: 18.9 mi
- Ouzel Falls: 19.2 mi
- Hidden Falls: 19.3 mi
- Upper Copeland Falls: 19.5 mi
Ghost towns: 8
- Caribou: 4.2 mi
- Tungsten: 5.7 mi
- Nevadaville: 8.9 mi
- Russell Gulch: 10.0 mi
- Silver Creek: 12.1 mi
Beaches: 1
- Surprise Beach: 22.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:07 | 18:39 | 19:15 |
| June solstice | 05:35 | 19:54 | 20:35 |
| September equinox | 06:51 | 18:25 | 19:01 |
| December solstice | 07:21 | 15:58 | 16:41 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
- Idaho Springs · 13 mi
- Boulder · 16 mi
- Golden · 21 mi
- Arvada · 27 mi
- Rocky Mountain National Park · 29 mi
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