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About Animas Forks
Remote mining town at 11,200 feet in the San Juan Mountains. Founded in 1873, accessible via the Alpine Loop 4WD road. Several original buildings remain including the famous Bay Window House.
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Animas Forks
Sun & Moon
11:51 AM
Sunrise
7:09 PM
Solar Noon
2:26 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 12:30 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 1:48 AM
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Full Moon
99% illuminated
Live14h 34m of daylight
Animas Forks
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2days
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LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Animas Forks
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