Peak · Colorado
Nelson Mountain
- Elevation
- 3,688 m
- Latitude
- 37.9158
- Longitude
- -106.9373
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Nelson Mountain rises to 3,688 m in Colorado. San Luis Peak stands 4,274 m to the north, 4.9 miles off. The nearest named place is Campbell Mountain, a peak 1.8 miles away. Silver Thread Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway passes 4.7 miles off.
- Elevation
- 3688 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.6 miles of Nelson Mountain. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Peak | N 4° | 4,273.8 m | 4.9 mi |
| Stewart Peak | N 6° | 4,253 m | 7.5 mi |
| Organ Mountain | NNE 24° | 4,185 m | 5.7 mi |
| La Garita Peak | E 89° | 4,178 m | 5.2 mi |
| Baldy Alto | N 8° | 4,177 m | 6.2 mi |
| Baldy Chato | N 358° | 4,083 m | 8.5 mi |
| Baldy Cinco | WNW 287° | 4,076 m | 9.4 mi |
| Mesa Mountain | E 93° | 3,954 m | 16.5 mi |
- 4.7 mi off the Silver Thread Colorado Scenic and Historic BywayNational
- 19.7 mi off the Alpine Loop
Overlooks nearby
- Windy Point Observation Site · 17 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Campbell Mountain1.8 mi
- Bachelor Mountain2.3 mi
- Mammoth Mountain3.1 mi
- Bulldog Mountain3.2 mi
- McKenzie Mountain3.4 mi
Waterfalls6
- Phoenix Park Waterfall2.5 mi
- North Clear Creek Falls12.5 mi
- South Clear Creek Falls13.5 mi
- Argenta Falls20.1 mi
- Crooke Falls21.5 mi
Historic sites2
- Alferd Packer Memorial20.3 mi
- Alferd Packer Site20.3 mi
Rest areas1
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:12 | 18:45 | 19:20 |
| June solstice | 05:46 | 19:55 | 20:34 |
| September equinox | 06:56 | 18:32 | 19:06 |
| December solstice | 07:21 | 16:11 | 16:53 |
Local time (America/Denver).
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