- Elevation
- 1,892 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Ute Peak / Wisuv Káruv3,037 m · 14.3 mi
- Nearest byway
- San Juan Skyway17.6 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:39local time
- Coordinates
- 37.1078, -108.6420
Cowboy Mesa rises to 1,892 m in Colorado. Ute Peak / Wisuv Káruv stands 3,037 m to the north-northwest, 14 miles off. The nearest named place is Short Mesa, a peak 1.5 miles away. San Juan Skyway passes 18 miles off. 56 named summits stand within 25 miles.
mountain in Colorado, United States of America
Wikidata Q49022484, matched on coordinates and name (8 m apart).
- Elevation
- 1892 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Cowboy Mesa. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ute Peak / Wisuv Káruv | NNW 328° | 3,037 m | 14.3 mi |
| Black Mountain | NW 321° | 2,863 m | 14.3 mi |
| Horse Mountain | NW 325° | 2,769 m | 13.4 mi |
| The Knees | NW 310° | 2,685 m | 12.0 mi |
| Marble Mountain | NNW 328° | 2,618 m | 15.6 mi |
| Park Point | NE 40° | 2,612 m | 15.5 mi |
| Moccasin Mesa | NE 42° | 2,547 m | 16.1 mi |
| Piñon | NNE 19° | 2,531 m | 11.5 mi |
- 17.6 mi off the San Juan SkywayNational
- 9.6 mi off the Trail of the Ancients - NMNational
- 22.4 mi off the Trail of the AncientsNational
Named places within 25 miles
Historic sites
- Cliff Palace Viewpoint: 4.9 mi
- Double House: 8.0 mi
- Double House: 8.1 mi
- Jug House: 8.1 mi
- Mug House: 8.4 mi
Peaks: 56
- Short Mesa: 1.5 mi
- West Ute Mesa: 2.3 mi
- Papoose: 2.9 mi
- Mesa: 4.5 mi
- Chimney Rock: 4.7 mi
Attractions: 27
- Mesa Verde West Rim: 5.7 mi
- Kodak House: 7.8 mi
- Long House (ticket required): 8.0 mi
- Inaccessible House: 8.2 mi
- Casa Colorado: 8.4 mi
Museums: 2
- Historic Battle Rock School: 19.2 mi
- Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum: 24.2 mi
Rest areas: 1
- CDOT Rest Area: Cortez: 20.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:19 | 18:52 | 19:27 |
| June solstice | 05:56 | 20:00 | 20:39 |
| September equinox | 07:03 | 18:39 | 19:13 |
| December solstice | 07:25 | 16:21 | 17:02 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
- Mesa Verde National Park · 14 mi
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