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Switchback spring

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Elevation, modelled
1,647 m
Tallest summit within 15.2 miles
Sierra Buttes2,617 m · 1.7 mi
Sunset, June solstice
20:34local time
Coordinates
39.5882, -120.6158
Switchback spring, seen from above at true elevation

Switchback spring is a spring in California, at a modelled 1,647 m. Sierra Buttes stands 2,617 m to the west-northwest, 1.7 miles off. The nearest named place is Loves Falls, a waterfall 0.8 miles away.

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 15.2 miles of Switchback spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Sierra ButtesWNW 282°2,617 m1.7 mi
English MountainSSE 161°2,552 m10.4 mi
Haskell PeakNNE 33°2,453 m6.1 mi
Black ButtesSSE 167°2,447 m13.7 mi
Black ButtesSSE 165°2,407 m13.4 mi
Meadow Lake HillSSE 149°2,382 m13.9 mi
Mount ElwellNNW 335°2,361 m9.2 mi
Grouse RidgeS 179°2,351 m14.0 mi

Named places within 25 miles

Springs: 6
Waterfalls: 5
Nature reserves: 3
Attractions: 3
Ghost towns: 3
Hot springs: 3
Artworks: 1
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:0718:3919:15
June solstice05:3619:5420:34
September equinox06:5118:2619:01
December solstice07:2016:0016:42

Local time (America/Los_Angeles).

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