- Elevation, modelled
- 1,591 m
- Tallest summit within 21.5 miles
- Observation Rock2,044 m · 11.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Dead Horse Point Mesa Scenic Byway16.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:48local time
- Coordinates
- 38.4165, -110.1263
Big Spring is a spring in Utah, at a modelled 1,591 m. Observation Rock stands 2,044 m to the south, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is Clydes Spring, a spring 1.3 miles away. Dead Horse Point Mesa Scenic Byway passes 17 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.5 miles of Big Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observation Rock | S 184° | 2,044 m | 11.7 mi |
| The Hat | S 191° | 2,031 m | 18.8 mi |
| Bagpipe Butte | S 178° | 2,008 m | 18.0 mi |
| Elaterite Butte | SSE 161° | 1,980 m | 14.6 mi |
| Corral Point | SW 215° | 1,962 m | 12.3 mi |
| Junction Butte | ESE 123° | 1,947 m | 16.4 mi |
| Cleopatras Chair | SSE 162° | 1,938 m | 8.2 mi |
| Runts Knob | SW 223° | 1,928 m | 12.3 mi |
- 16.7 mi off the Dead Horse Point Mesa Scenic Byway
- 26.2 mi off the Indian Creek Scenic Byway
- 26.6 mi off the Potash-Lower Colorado River Scenic Byway
- 29.2 mi off the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Shafer Canyon Overlook · 17 mi
- Shafer Canyon Overlook · 21 mi
- Rim Overlook · 21 mi
- Meander Overlook · 21 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Clyde Point: 1.9 mi
- Loop Point: 3.8 mi
- Sugarloaf Butte: 4.3 mi
- Buttes of the Cross: 5.4 mi
- Tank Point: 7.0 mi
Attractions: 45
- High Gallery: 4.9 mi
- Horseshoe Shelter: 5.1 mi
- Alcove Gallery: 5.1 mi
- Great Gallery: 5.1 mi
- Dinosaur Footprint: 5.2 mi
Springs: 44
- Clydes Spring: 1.3 mi
- Windy Point Spring: 2.3 mi
- Willow Spring: 2.8 mi
- Outlaw Spring: 8.1 mi
- Old Man Spring: 8.8 mi
Cliffs: 8
- 85 Foot Dryfall: 6.5 mi
- Orange Cliffs: 8.8 mi
- White Rim: 9.2 mi
- Black Crack: 10.8 mi
- Black Crack: 10.8 mi
Historic sites: 3
- Fort Bottom Ruin: 5.5 mi
- False Kiva: 11.2 mi
- Denis Julien Inscription: 12.8 mi
Natural arches: 3
- Arch: 12.0 mi
- Hey Joe Arch: 17.1 mi
- Tenmile Point Arch: 19.5 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- White Rim Overlook Picnic Area: 16.3 mi
Parks: 1
- Canyonlands National Park: 18.9 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Lower Jump: 23.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:25 | 18:58 | 19:33 |
| June solstice | 05:58 | 20:09 | 20:48 |
| September equinox | 07:09 | 18:44 | 19:19 |
| December solstice | 07:35 | 16:22 | 17:04 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
- Canyonlands National Park · 26 mi
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