Place to visit
Ute Mountain, United States: what it is and when to go
Ute Mountain is a mountain in New Mexico, United States of America, at 3,073 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in New Mexico, United States of America · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,073 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,201 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.93752, -105.6839
What it is and where
Ute Mountain is a mountain in New Mexico, United States of America, at 3,073 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 36.93752, -105.6839; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,201 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ute Mountain is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 3,073 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:44
- FebBetter not10:38
- MarBetter not11:43
- AprBetter not12:57
- MayBetter not13:59
- JunPossible14:31
- JulBest time14:18
- AugBest time13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctPossible11:02
- NovBetter not9:59
- DecBetter not9:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ute Mountain has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Venado PeakMountain in United States of America23 km
- San Antonio MountainFree-standing volcanic peak in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico31 km
- Noisy Water Winery & CellarsWinery36 km
- San Luis BridgeBridge in United States of America36 km
- Rio Grande del Norte National MonumentNational Monument in New Mexico, United States37 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Grand Canyon: steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Denali: highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mauna Kea: Hawaiian volcano
Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ute Mountain?
It is a mountain in New Mexico, United States of America. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ute Mountain?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,073 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.
How do you get to Ute Mountain?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,201 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Venado Peak, San Antonio Mountain, Noisy Water Winery & Cellars. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Nature6499 places for nature in United States, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
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