Peak · Utah
Lion's Head
- Elevation
- 2,744 m
- Latitude
- 40.2436
- Longitude
- -111.5841
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Lion's Head rises to 2,744 m in Utah. Mount Timpanogos stands 3,581 m to the north-northwest, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is Peak 8753 ft, a peak 0.6 miles away. Provo Canyon Scenic Byway passes 6.2 miles off.
- Elevation
- 2744 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 13.4 miles of Lion's Head. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Timpanogos | NNW 342° | 3,581 m | 10.7 mi |
| South Timpanogos | NNW 344° | 3,572.9 m | 10.1 mi |
| North Timpanogos | NNW 340° | 3,487.2 m | 12.7 mi |
| Bomber Peak | NNW 341° | 3,458.6 m | 11.7 mi |
| The Shoulder | NNW 345° | 3,401.9 m | 10.6 mi |
| East Provo Peak | E 81° | 3,366 m | 2.0 mi |
| Provo Peak | E 88° | 3,355 m | 1.4 mi |
| Roberts Horn | NNW 345° | 3,350.7 m | 11.1 mi |
- 6.2 mi off the Provo Canyon Scenic Byway
- 15.2 mi off the Nebo Loop Scenic BywayNational
- 23.4 mi off the Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
- 24.5 mi off the Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Slide Canyon Viewpoint · 7 mi
- Beaver Dam Overlook · 23 mi
- Utah Lake Overlook · 24 mi
- Santaquin Overlook · 25 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Peak 8753 ft0.6 mi
- Maple Mountain0.8 mi
- Provo Peak1.4 mi
- Y Mountain1.5 mi
- Y Mountain West Peak1.6 mi
Historic sites40
- Gollum's Cave Memoriam2.4 mi
- Victory Bell3.6 mi
- Provo Indian War Veterans Memorial4.5 mi
- Fort Utah5.6 mi
- Fort Utah5.8 mi
Waterfalls24
- Smith Ditch Falls No.16.1 mi
- Smith Ditch Falls No. 26.2 mi
- Upper Bridal Veil Falls6.6 mi
- Bridal Veil Falls6.7 mi
- Upper Falls7.0 mi
Ghost towns5
- Thistle18.0 mi
- West Portal18.5 mi
- Forest City19.7 mi
- Mosida21.3 mi
- Mill Fork24.2 mi
Beaches3
- Vineyard Beach10.8 mi
- Vineyard Beach10.8 mi
- Lincoln Beach13.5 mi
Rest areas1
- Walmart Parking Lot17.4 mi
Hot springs1
- Saratoga Hot Springs18.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:31 | 19:03 | 19:39 |
| June solstice | 05:58 | 20:19 | 21:00 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 18:49 | 19:25 |
| December solstice | 07:46 | 16:21 | 17:04 |
Local time (America/Denver).
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