- Elevation
- 3,514 m
- Tallest summit within 17.7 miles
- Hesperus Mountain4,033 m · 3.1 mi
- Nearest byway
- San Juan Skyway7.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:38local time
- Coordinates
- 37.4861, -108.1106
Burro Mountain rises to 3,514 m in Colorado. Hesperus Mountain stands 4,033 m to the south-southeast, 3.1 miles off. The nearest named place is Sharkstooth Peak, a peak 2.7 miles away. San Juan Skyway passes 7.4 miles off.
- Elevation
- 3514 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 17.7 miles of Burro Mountain. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesperus Mountain | SSE 157° | 4,033 m | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Moss | SSE 151° | 4,022 m | 3.7 mi |
| Lavender Peak | SSE 152° | 4,020 m | 3.5 mi |
| Spiller Peak | SSE 162° | 4,000 m | 4.2 mi |
| Centennial Peak | SE 146° | 3,981 m | 3.3 mi |
| Babcock Peak | SSE 155° | 3,968 m | 4.4 mi |
| Diorite Peak | SE 134° | 3,889 m | 4.6 mi |
| Burwell Peak | SSE 166° | 3,857 m | 4.6 mi |
- 7.4 mi off the San Juan SkywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Twilight Peak · 24 mi
- Molas Pass · 29 mi
- Gold Point · 30 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Sharkstooth Peak: 2.7 mi
- Hesperus Mountain: 3.1 mi
- Centennial Peak: 3.3 mi
- Lavender Peak: 3.5 mi
- Mount Moss: 3.7 mi
Museums: 6
- Pioneer Museum: 13.7 mi
- Animas Museum: 18.3 mi
- The Powerhouse Science Centre: 19.1 mi
- Rail Museum: 19.6 mi
- Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum: 21.8 mi
Historic sites: 5
- Veterans Memorial: 19.0 mi
- In Memory Of Boris Uskert: 20.1 mi
- Indian Ruins: 23.3 mi
- Indian Ruins: 23.5 mi
- Indian Ruins: 23.5 mi
Hot springs: 4
- Rico 2: 15.5 mi
- Rico 1: 15.5 mi
- Durango Hot Springs: 15.8 mi
- Pinkerton Hot Springs: 16.9 mi
Attractions: 2
- Soaring Tree Top Adventures: 19.0 mi
- The Knife Edge: 22.1 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Mayday: 9.5 mi
Rest areas: 1
- CDOT Rest Area: Cortez: 20.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:17 | 18:50 | 19:25 |
| June solstice | 05:52 | 19:59 | 20:38 |
| September equinox | 07:01 | 18:37 | 19:11 |
| December solstice | 07:24 | 16:18 | 16:58 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
- Mesa Verde National Park · 25 mi
- Southwestern Colorado · 28 mi
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