- Elevation, modelled
- 992 m
- Tallest summit within 14.4 miles
- Mazatzal Peak2,403 m · 10.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- From the Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Road18.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 19:41local time
- Coordinates
- 34.1259, -111.2872
Sand Wash Spring is a spring in Arizona, at a modelled 992 m. Mazatzal Peak stands 2,403 m to the west-southwest, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is Haycox Mountain, a peak 0.5 miles away. From the Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Road passes 18 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 14.4 miles of Sand Wash Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazatzal Peak | WSW 246° | 2,403 m | 10.9 mi |
| North Peak | W 279° | 2,273 m | 11.0 mi |
| Mount Peeley | SW 233° | 2,137 m | 14.3 mi |
| Pine Butte | SW 222° | 1,953 m | 12.8 mi |
| Diamond Butte | ENE 78° | 1,929 m | 10.4 mi |
| Breadpan Mountain | ESE 117° | 1,927 m | 9.1 mi |
| Sheep Basin Mountain | SSE 147° | 1,909 m | 7.9 mi |
| Knob Mountain | WNW 282° | 1,904 m | 13.8 mi |
- 18.0 mi off the From the Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Road
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Haycox Mountain: 0.5 mi
- Bishop Knoll: 1.6 mi
- Bishop Nose: 2.0 mi
- Red Hills: 2.3 mi
- Table Top: 2.6 mi
Springs
- Sand Wash Spring Number Two: 0.7 mi
- Brushy Basin Spring: 1.6 mi
- Neal Spring: 1.7 mi
- Willow Spring: 1.8 mi
- Table Spring: 2.5 mi
Cliffs: 18
- Dead Boy Point: 5.0 mi
- Stewart Pocket: 6.7 mi
- Mogollon Rim: 19.8 mi
- Milk Ranch Point: 19.9 mi
- Burnt Point: 20.1 mi
Parks: 12
- Payson Rodeo Grounds: 7.1 mi
- Green Valley Park: 8.0 mi
- Rumsey Park: 8.3 mi
- Disc Golf Course: 8.6 mi
- Payson Rodeo Grounds: 8.6 mi
Historic sites: 11
- Pranty Cabin: 7.8 mi
- Neal Cabin: 9.1 mi
- Del Shay Cabin: 10.2 mi
- Shoofly Ruins: 11.4 mi
- Fort Reno Site: 17.6 mi
Picnic sites: 11
- East Verde Crossing: 12.7 mi
- First Crossing: 15.0 mi
- Water Wheel: 15.5 mi
- Second Crossing: 15.9 mi
- Third Crossing: 16.5 mi
Museums: 2
- Zane Grey House: 8.0 mi
- Pine-Strawberry Museum: 20.5 mi
Gardens: 1
- Plant Demonstration: 19.4 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Camp Geronimo central restroom: 20.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:30 | 18:04 | 18:37 |
| June solstice | 05:15 | 19:04 | 19:41 |
| September equinox | 06:14 | 17:50 | 18:23 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:42 | 17:20 |
Local time (America/Phoenix).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 41 | 43 | 48 | 54 | 61 | 71 | 76 | 75 | 69 | 58 | 48 | 40 |
| Precip in | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Payson, 8 mi away.
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