- Elevation, modelled
- 1,317 m
- Tallest summit within 15.1 miles
- Strawberry Mountain2,074 m · 13.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Red Rock Scenic Byway22.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 19:43local time
- Coordinates
- 34.4097, -111.7156
Towel Spring is a spring in Arizona, at a modelled 1,317 m. Strawberry Mountain stands 2,074 m to the east, 13 miles off. The nearest named place is Wet Prong Spring, a spring 0.8 miles away. Red Rock Scenic Byway passes 22 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 15.1 miles of Towel Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Mountain | E 98° | 2,074 m | 13.0 mi |
| Pine Mountain | SSW 207° | 2,073 m | 8.7 mi |
| Soldier Mesa | ENE 62° | 2,061 m | 14.3 mi |
| Tule Mesa | WSW 245° | 2,030 m | 6.2 mi |
| Nash Point | E 85° | 1,989 m | 9.7 mi |
| Porcupine Mountain | WNW 294° | 1,989 m | 10.0 mi |
| Salmon Lake Butte | NE 54° | 1,958 m | 12.1 mi |
| Oak Hill | NE 42° | 1,944 m | 12.3 mi |
- 22.2 mi off the Red Rock Scenic BywayNational
- 26.5 mi off the Dry Creek Scenic Road
- 27.0 mi off the Jerome, Clarkdale, and Cottonwood Historic Road
Overlooks nearby
- Bell Rock Pathway / Vista · 27 mi
- Yavapai Vista · 28 mi
- Courthouse Vista · 28 mi
- 89A Scenic Viewpoint · 30 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Springs
- Wet Prong Spring: 0.8 mi
- Burnt Spring: 1.6 mi
- Chalk Spring: 1.7 mi
- Phroney Spring: 2.5 mi
- Cimarron Spring: 2.8 mi
Peaks
- Hackberry Mountain: 1.0 mi
- The Rocks: 1.3 mi
- Needle Rock: 2.4 mi
- Cimarron Hills: 3.1 mi
- Deadman Mesa: 5.1 mi
Cliffs: 20
- Eds Point: 4.9 mi
- Verde Rim: 6.2 mi
- Mogollon Rim: 7.7 mi
- Mogollon Rim: 9.6 mi
- Mogollon Rim: 10.1 mi
Parks: 14
- Verde Scenic River Area: 2.7 mi
- Verde Wild River Area: 8.2 mi
- Rezzonico Family Park: 13.8 mi
- Tonto Natural Bridge State Park: 16.1 mi
- Heritage Park: 17.8 mi
Historic sites: 7
- 13 Mile General Crook Trail Marker: 6.6 mi
- Lazy T-7 Ranch: 10.1 mi
- Ruin Hill: 14.6 mi
- Buckhorn Ranch: 16.6 mi
- Spade Ranch house: 19.8 mi
Picnic sites: 5
- East Verde Crossing: 21.8 mi
- First Crossing: 24.7 mi
- Water Wheel: 24.9 mi
- Second Crossing: 24.9 mi
- Third Crossing: 25.0 mi
Museums: 3
- Fort Verde State Historic Park: 13.2 mi
- Pine-Strawberry Museum: 14.9 mi
- Zane Grey House: 24.5 mi
Rest areas: 3
- McGuireville Rest Area: 18.5 mi
- McGuireville Rest Area: 18.5 mi
- Camp Geronimo central restroom: 19.6 mi
Attractions: 2
- Bull Pen Day Use Area: 9.0 mi
- Pueblo La Plata Interpretive Site: 20.9 mi
Gardens: 1
- Plant Demonstration: 15.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:31 | 18:06 | 18:39 |
| June solstice | 05:16 | 19:06 | 19:43 |
| September equinox | 06:16 | 17:52 | 18:25 |
| December solstice | 07:30 | 16:43 | 17:21 |
Local time (America/Phoenix).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 47 | 50 | 55 | 61 | 69 | 79 | 85 | 84 | 77 | 66 | 54 | 45 |
| Precip in | 2.0 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Childs, 4 mi away.
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