- Elevation, modelled
- 152 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Jeptha Knob361 m · 12.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Old Frankfort Pike4.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:07local time
- Coordinates
- 38.2011, -84.8819
Barnacle is a artwork in Kentucky, at a modelled 152 m. Jeptha Knob stands 361 m to the west, 13 miles off. The nearest named place is William Goebel Statue, a historic site 0.3 miles away. Old Frankfort Pike passes 4.7 miles off. 21 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Barnacle. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeptha Knob | W 263° | 361 m | 12.6 mi |
| Jeptha Knob | W 262° | 360 m | 13.1 mi |
| The Backbone | NE 49° | 262 m | 3.8 mi |
| Indian Gap Hill | NNE 18° | 259 m | 9.4 mi |
| Hickman Hill | E 101° | 251 m | 5.6 mi |
| Elk Hill | WSW 245° | 239 m | 20.1 mi |
| Driscol Hill | SW 221° | 231 m | 20.8 mi |
| The Mound | S 183° | 226 m | 15.3 mi |
- 4.7 mi off the Old Frankfort PikeNational
- 11.1 mi off the Midway-Versailles Road (US-62)
- 13.1 mi off the Pisgah Pike Scenic Byway
- 37.2 mi off the Ohio River Scenic BywayNational
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Frankfort Public Boat Ramp: 0.3 mi
- Benson Creek Boat Ramp and Public Use Area: 0.4 mi
- Riverview Park: 0.4 mi
- Blanton Landing Park: 0.6 mi
- Todd Park: 0.6 mi
Artworks: 50
- Now Get!: 0.4 mi
- Nexus: 0.5 mi
- Daniel Boone: 1.1 mi
- The Bull: 1.1 mi
- Thunder: 1.2 mi
Historic sites: 42
- William Goebel Statue: 0.3 mi
- La Jardiniere Garden Club 2002: 0.4 mi
- William Goebel's Grave: 0.9 mi
- Gold Star Families Memorial Marker: 1.0 mi
- Kentucky Covid Memorial: 1.0 mi
Gardens: 27
- Community Garden: 0.6 mi
- Govern's Mansion Garden: 1.0 mi
- Floral Clock: 1.1 mi
- Capitol Rose Garden: 1.1 mi
- Yuko-En on the Elkhorn: 17.3 mi
Peaks: 21
- Buttimer Hill: 0.5 mi
- Fort Hill: 0.9 mi
- Poplar Hill: 3.0 mi
- The Backbone: 3.8 mi
- Stoney Creek Hill: 3.9 mi
Museums: 18
- Capital City Museum: 0.4 mi
- Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History: 0.4 mi
- Kentucky Military History Museum: 0.6 mi
- Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum: 12.6 mi
- Nostalgia Station: 13.1 mi
Attractions: 10
- State Capitol Overlook: 1.0 mi
- Buffalo Springs Park: 11.6 mi
- Mud Madness Motorsports: 14.3 mi
- Bulleit Distilling Co. Visitor Experience: 14.4 mi
- Old Friends Thouroughbred Retirement Farm Tours: 15.6 mi
Springs: 8
- Farm Spring: 2.3 mi
- Buffalo Springs: 11.6 mi
- Big Spring: 13.1 mi
- Linsday Spring: 19.8 mi
- Preston Spring: 21.0 mi
Nature reserves: 5
- Kleber WMA: 12.4 mi
- Shechem Ministries: 14.3 mi
- Dr. James R. Rich WMA: 15.3 mi
- Veterans Memorial Wildlife Management Area: 19.8 mi
- Firebrook Wetlands and Nature Sanctuary: 21.4 mi
Rest areas: 2
Waterfalls: 1
- Benson Creek Falls: 3.1 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Lovers Leap: 7.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:44 | 19:17 | 19:52 |
| June solstice | 06:17 | 20:27 | 21:07 |
| September equinox | 07:28 | 19:03 | 19:38 |
| December solstice | 07:53 | 16:42 | 17:23 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 34 | 38 | 46 | 57 | 66 | 74 | 77 | 76 | 69 | 58 | 46 | 38 |
| Precip in | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Frankfort Capital City AP, 2 mi away.
Day trips start here
- Midway · 11 mi
- Lawrenceburg · 12 mi
- Versailles · 13 mi
- Lexington · 24 mi
- Bluegrass Region · 25 mi
- Nicholasville · 28 mi
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