- Elevation, modelled
- 3,089 m
- Tallest summit within 19.8 miles
- West Elk Peak3,975 m · 9.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Silver Thread Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway12.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:38local time
- Coordinates
- 38.5900, -107.2756
Rock Spring is a spring in Colorado, at a modelled 3,089 m. West Elk Peak stands 3,975 m to the north-northeast, 9.7 miles off. The nearest named place is Poison Spring, a spring 1.4 miles away. Silver Thread Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway passes 13 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 19.8 miles of Rock Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elk Peak | NNE 25° | 3,975 m | 9.7 mi |
| North Baldy Mountain | NNE 32° | 3,917 m | 9.0 mi |
| Middle Baldy | NNE 33° | 3,872 m | 8.1 mi |
| Mount Gunnison | NNW 339° | 3,860 m | 16.4 mi |
| Middle Baldy Mountain | NE 37° | 3,838 m | 7.6 mi |
| Castle View Point | NE 37° | 3,823 m | 10.7 mi |
| South Baldy Mountain | NE 39° | 3,775 m | 6.7 mi |
| East Beckwith Mountain | N 9° | 3,772 m | 17.9 mi |
- 12.7 mi off the Silver Thread Colorado Scenic and Historic BywayNational
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Lion Point: 3.6 mi
- Pearson Point: 3.7 mi
- Bonfisk Peak: 3.9 mi
- Oregon Point: 4.9 mi
- Tenderfoot Hill: 6.4 mi
Springs: 23
- Poison Spring: 1.4 mi
- Tenmile Springs: 14.1 mi
- Round Corral Spring: 14.8 mi
- Big Springs: 16.9 mi
- Cutler Spring: 17.0 mi
Parks: 18
- Sapinero State Wildlife Area: 6.5 mi
- West Tomichi River Park: 17.8 mi
- Crawford Recreation Area: 18.5 mi
- Bill's Park: 18.8 mi
- I.O.O.F. Park: 19.1 mi
Picnic sites: 9
- McIntyre Gulch: 8.0 mi
- Bay of Chickens: 9.4 mi
- Old Stevens: 12.0 mi
- Cooper Ranch: 14.7 mi
- Beaver Creek: 14.7 mi
Museums: 4
- Pioneer Museum: 19.6 mi
- Pioneer Museum: 19.6 mi
- Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum: 24.9 mi
- Trailhead Children's Museum: 25.0 mi
Historic sites: 2
- Benjamin C. Heilman Grave: 6.2 mi
- Irwin Cemetery: 20.3 mi
Attractions: 2
- Dillon Pinnacles: 7.2 mi
- Needle Rock: 17.5 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Chipeta Falls: 11.5 mi
Nature reserves: 1
- Hartman Rocks: 18.3 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Painted Wall: 24.5 mi
Artworks: 1
- Knight and Dragon: 24.9 mi
Gardens: 1
- CBCS Community Garden: 25.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 18:46 | 19:21 |
| June solstice | 05:46 | 19:58 | 20:38 |
| September equinox | 06:58 | 18:33 | 19:08 |
| December solstice | 07:24 | 16:10 | 16:52 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Jun–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 12 | 17 | 29 | 40 | 49 | 58 | 64 | 63 | 55 | 43 | 30 | 16 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Blue Mesa Lake, 10 mi away.
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