- Elevation, modelled
- 2,083 m
- Tallest summit within 16.2 miles
- Black Peak2,745 m · 8.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway4.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:26local time
- Coordinates
- 32.9522, -108.2937
Big Trap Spring is a spring in New Mexico, at a modelled 2,083 m. Black Peak stands 2,745 m to the east-southeast, 8.2 miles off. The nearest named place is Devils Garden, a peak 1.1 miles away. Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway passes 4.4 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 16.2 miles of Big Trap Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Peak | ESE 111° | 2,745 m | 8.2 mi |
| Signal Peak | ESE 106° | 2,737 m | 6.8 mi |
| Twin Sisters | ESE 122° | 2,524 m | 7.7 mi |
| Scott Peak | E 96° | 2,521 m | 4.7 mi |
| Twin Sisters | SE 125° | 2,495 m | 7.7 mi |
| Brushy Mountain | N 360° | 2,480 m | 13.4 mi |
| Pinos Altos Mountain | SSE 154° | 2,473 m | 6.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | SSW 205° | 2,444 m | 8.9 mi |
- 4.4 mi off the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic BywayNational
- 23.4 mi off the Geronimo Trail Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Devils Garden: 1.1 mi
- A Four Mountain: 2.8 mi
- Salt Mesa: 3.0 mi
- Reading Mountain: 3.1 mi
- Lookout Point: 3.7 mi
Springs: 55
- Hells Canyon Spring: 1.2 mi
- Little Pipe Spring: 2.6 mi
- Moore Spring: 2.6 mi
- Upper Cave Creek Spring: 2.7 mi
- Pipeline Spring: 3.0 mi
Attractions: 18
- S: 10.8 mi
- Silver City Water Works Building Historic Site: 11.7 mi
- Graham Gymnasium Historic Site: 12.1 mi
- Bowden Hall Historic Site: 12.2 mi
- Light Hall Historic Site: 12.2 mi
Parks: 15
- Hidden Park: 10.5 mi
- Silver City Ballpark: 11.4 mi
- Virginia Street Park: 11.7 mi
- Penny Park: 12.0 mi
- Gough Park: 12.1 mi
Museums: 5
- Pinos Altos Historical Museum: 7.3 mi
- Western New Mexico University Museum: 12.1 mi
- Silver CIty Museum: 12.6 mi
- Billy the Kid Cabin: 12.6 mi
- Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Museum: 20.6 mi
Cliffs: 5
- King Bolt Pit: 12.9 mi
- North Pit: 13.0 mi
- Raven Pitt: 13.1 mi
- Comanche Pit: 13.3 mi
- Adonis Pit: 13.4 mi
Nature reserves: 4
- Bill Evans Wildlife Management Area: 17.5 mi
- Bear Canyon Lake Wildlife Management Area: 17.9 mi
- State Game Commission Land: 18.0 mi
- Mimbres River Tract Wildlife Area: 20.8 mi
Picnic sites: 3
- Little Walnut Picnic Area: 6.9 mi
- Gomez Peak Picnic Ground: 7.2 mi
- Lake Roberts Picnic Area: 10.7 mi
Artworks: 3
- W: 9.0 mi
- Penny Park Mosaics: 12.0 mi
- C: 15.9 mi
Historic sites: 2
- Ben Lilly Memorial: 4.7 mi
- Grudging Cabin: 19.6 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Santa Rita: 17.0 mi
- Tyrone: 21.5 mi
Hot springs: 2
- Gila / Lightfeather Hot Springs: 19.7 mi
- Jordan Hot Springs: 23.6 mi
Gardens: 1
- Silva Creek Botanical Garden: 11.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:18 | 18:53 | 19:25 |
| June solstice | 06:06 | 19:49 | 20:26 |
| September equinox | 07:02 | 18:39 | 19:11 |
| December solstice | 07:13 | 16:34 | 17:11 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Mar–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 44 | 46 | 52 | 58 | 65 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 71 | 61 | 51 | 43 |
| Precip in | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — FT Bayard, 14 mi away.
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