- Elevation, modelled
- 1,550 m
- Tallest summit within 15.4 miles
- East Provo Peak3,366 m · 6.3 mi
- Nearest byway
- Provo Canyon Scenic Byway13.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:00local time
- Coordinates
- 40.1661, -111.4958
Bears Picnic Area is a picnic site in Utah, at a modelled 1,550 m. East Provo Peak stands 3,366 m to the north-northwest, 6.3 miles off. The nearest named place is Jolley's Church Pavilion, a picnic site 0.1 miles away. Provo Canyon Scenic Byway passes 13 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 15.4 miles of Bears Picnic Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Provo Peak | NNW 335° | 3,366 m | 6.3 mi |
| Provo Peak | NNW 329° | 3,355 m | 6.3 mi |
| North Cascade Mountain | NNW 334° | 3,314 m | 11.2 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | NNW 333° | 3,300 m | 10.9 mi |
| South Cascade Mountain | NNW 332° | 3,280 m | 9.9 mi |
| Peak 10731 ft | NNW 333° | 3,271 m | 10.3 mi |
| Freedom Peak | NNW 338° | 3,270 m | 7.0 mi |
| Shingle Mill Peak | NNW 342° | 3,253 m | 7.5 mi |
- 13.0 mi off the Provo Canyon Scenic Byway
- 14.6 mi off the Nebo Loop Scenic BywayNational
- 28.7 mi off the Energy Loop Huntington & Eccles CanyonNational
- 29.9 mi off the Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Slide Canyon Viewpoint · 14 mi
- Beaver Dam Overlook · 20 mi
- Utah Lake Overlook · 21 mi
- Santaquin Overlook · 21 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Jolley's Ranch: 0.1 mi
- Kelly's Grove: 0.3 mi
- Wayne Bartholomew Family Park: 3.5 mi
- Hobble Creek Park: 4.1 mi
- Pebble Creek Park: 4.3 mi
Peaks
- Powerhouse Mountain: 1.7 mi
- Dick Benchmark: 1.9 mi
- Ether Peak: 2.3 mi
- Peak 8485: 2.5 mi
- Peak 7412: 2.7 mi
Springs: 53
- Spring Creek: 5.7 mi
- Spring Creek Springs: 5.7 mi
- Knight Spring: 5.7 mi
- Boardman Spring: 6.4 mi
- Cold Spring: 7.1 mi
Artworks: 33
- World Map: 9.2 mi
- BYU Letters: 9.9 mi
- Joseph Smith Statue: 9.9 mi
- Statue of Massasoit: 9.9 mi
- Tree of Wisdom: 9.9 mi
Picnic sites: 27
- Jolley's Church Pavilion: 0.1 mi
- Creekside Pavilion: 0.1 mi
- City Pavilion: 0.2 mi
- Kiwanis Pavilion: 0.2 mi
- Lions Pavilion: 0.3 mi
Historic sites: 26
- Gollum's Cave Memoriam: 8.8 mi
- Icelandic Monument: 8.8 mi
- Daughters of Utah Pioneers No. 83 - Pioneer Cemetery: 9.0 mi
- Veteran's Memorial: 9.1 mi
- Christmas Box Angel: 9.1 mi
Museums: 21
- Mapleton Heritage Museum: 5.0 mi
- Springville Museum of Art: 5.9 mi
- Daughters Of Utah Pioneer Museum-Historical Society: 6.0 mi
- Legends Motorcycle Museum: 7.7 mi
- BYU Museum of Art: 9.9 mi
Waterfalls: 14
- Dryfall: 7.7 mi
- Ford Falls: 8.6 mi
- Smith Ditch Falls No.1: 12.8 mi
- Smith Ditch Falls No. 2: 12.9 mi
- Upper Bridal Veil Falls: 13.2 mi
Attractions: 14
- Spanish Fork Cross: 8.4 mi
- The "Y": 8.7 mi
- Splash Summit Water Park: 8.9 mi
- Fat Cats: 10.3 mi
- Rock Garden: 11.4 mi
Gardens: 11
- McDonald Building Green Space: 9.7 mi
- North Park Neighborhood Garden: 10.2 mi
- Cambridge Courts Community Garden: 10.6 mi
- University Parkway Bridge Xeriscape Garden: 11.7 mi
- Aston Community Garden: 12.4 mi
Ghost towns: 4
- Thistle: 12.1 mi
- West Portal: 13.0 mi
- Mill Fork: 17.1 mi
- Mosida: 24.5 mi
Natural arches: 3
- Rock Arch: 5.3 mi
- Diamond Arch: 7.7 mi
- Magnus Arch: 12.3 mi
Cliffs: 3
- Hinterlands Climbing Area: 10.3 mi
- Ghost Falls: 12.9 mi
- Red Ledge: 21.5 mi
Beaches: 3
- Lincoln Beach: 16.3 mi
- Vineyard Beach: 17.6 mi
- Vineyard Beach: 17.6 mi
Nature reserves: 2
Rest areas: 1
- Walmart Parking Lot: 16.7 mi
Hot springs: 1
- Saratoga Hot Springs: 24.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:02 | 19:38 |
| June solstice | 05:58 | 20:19 | 21:00 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 18:49 | 19:25 |
| December solstice | 07:46 | 16:21 | 17:04 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 30 | 35 | 45 | 51 | 60 | 70 | 77 | 75 | 66 | 54 | 41 | 31 |
| Precip in | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Spanish FK PWR House, 8 mi away.
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