- Elevation
- 1,928 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Ute Peak / Wisuv Káruv3,037 m · 12.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- San Juan Skyway17.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:39local time
- Coordinates
- 37.1208, -108.6645
Short Mesa rises to 1,928 m in Colorado. Ute Peak / Wisuv Káruv stands 3,037 m to the north-northwest, 13 miles off. The nearest named place is Papoose, a peak 1.4 miles away. San Juan Skyway passes 17 miles off. 55 named summits stand within 25 miles.
mountain in Colorado, United States of America
Wikidata Q49073470, matched on coordinates and name (8 m apart).
- Elevation
- 1928 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Short Mesa. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ute Peak / Wisuv Káruv | NNW 331° | 3,037 m | 12.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | NW 323° | 2,863 m | 12.8 mi |
| Horse Mountain | NNW 327° | 2,769 m | 12.0 mi |
| The Knees | NW 311° | 2,685 m | 10.5 mi |
| Marble Mountain | NNW 330° | 2,618 m | 14.2 mi |
| Park Point | NE 45° | 2,612 m | 15.7 mi |
| Moccasin Mesa | NE 47° | 2,547 m | 16.3 mi |
| Piñon | NNE 27° | 2,531 m | 11.1 mi |
- 17.2 mi off the San Juan SkywayNational
- 21.1 mi off the Trail of the AncientsNational
- 9.6 mi off the Trail of the Ancients - NMNational
Overlooks nearby
- Canyon Overlook · 29 mi
- Tower Point · 29 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Historic sites
- Cliff Palace Viewpoint: 6.4 mi
- Jug House: 8.4 mi
- Mug House: 8.6 mi
- Double House: 8.7 mi
- Double House: 8.7 mi
Peaks: 55
- Papoose: 1.4 mi
- Cowboy Mesa: 1.5 mi
- West Ute Mesa: 2.6 mi
- Chimney Rock: 4.2 mi
- Coyote Mesa: 5.3 mi
Attractions: 28
- Mesa Verde West Rim: 4.6 mi
- Pictograph Point: 8.3 mi
- Kodak House: 8.3 mi
- Long House (ticket required): 8.4 mi
- Inaccessible House: 9.2 mi
Museums: 2
- Historic Battle Rock School: 17.8 mi
- Rio Grande Southern Railroad Museum: 23.8 mi
Rest areas: 1
- CDOT Rest Area: Cortez: 20.1 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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