Record SL-660833 · Wikidata Q7558204
The Solitario
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Elevation
1,408
m
4,619 ft
Prominence
305 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
29.4507° N,
103.8088° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Solitario (El Solitario) is a large geologic formation in Big Bend Ranch State Park in West Texas. When viewed from above, it suggests an impact crater; though it is actually the eroded remains of a laccolith. The approximate center of the Solitario is located 56.8 km (35.3 mi) east southeast of Presidio, Texas, just west of the line dividing Brewster and Presidio Counties. The formation covers a circular area of approximately 135 km2 (52 sq mi). The geology of the Solitario is complex. In 1988, the state of Texas purchased the property containing the Solitario and created Big Bend Ranch State Park. The formation lies in the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion of the United States.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needle Peak | 1,376 m | S 183° | 2.5 km |
| Eagle Mountain | 1,461 m | SE 145° | 3.4 km |
| Solitario Peak | 1,418 m | NW 300° | 3.5 km |
| Fresno Peak | 1,544 m | SW 226° | 3.8 km |