- Elevation, modelled
- 219 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- High Rock Mountain359 m · 16.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Uwharrie Scenic Road16.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:41local time
- Coordinates
- 35.8434, -80.1311
Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a historic site in North Carolina, at a modelled 219 m. High Rock Mountain stands 359 m to the south-southwest, 16 miles off. The nearest named place is Davidson County I-85 Southbound Rest Area, a rest area 0.1 miles away. Uwharrie Scenic Road passes 16 miles off. 121 named places lie within 25 miles, 38 of them named summits.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Rock Mountain | SSW 196° | 359 m | 16.4 mi |
| Shepherd Mountain | ESE 121° | 356 m | 11.7 mi |
| Three Hat Mountain | S 182° | 352 m | 6.3 mi |
| Caraway Mountain | ESE 115° | 350 m | 15.0 mi |
| Grist Mountain | S 185° | 334 m | 13.6 mi |
| Daves Mountain | ESE 115° | 332 m | 18.8 mi |
| Back Creek Mountain | ESE 115° | 331 m | 17.6 mi |
| Steep Rock Mountain | SSE 160° | 314 m | 11.7 mi |
- 16.1 mi off the Uwharrie Scenic Road
- 18.5 mi off the Birkhead Wilderness Route
- 24.1 mi off the Football Road
- 25.3 mi off the Millbridge Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Scenic Lookout · 24 mi
- Jumping Off Rock · 27 mi
121 named places within 25 miles
Historic sites: 47
- John Warwick Thomas Statue: 3.8 mi
- John W. Lambeth Statue: 3.8 mi
- Nona Ingram Welborn Memorial Park: 3.9 mi
- Davidson County Sheriff's Office Memorial: 4.3 mi
- Pilgrim Church: 4.4 mi
Peaks: 38
- Three Hat Mountain: 6.3 mi
- Crouse Mountain: 11.1 mi
- Prickly Pear Mountain: 11.2 mi
- Rush Mountain: 11.3 mi
- Lick Mountain: 11.5 mi
Museums: 25
Attractions: 7
- Railcar: 3.8 mi
- The Big Chair: 3.9 mi
- Old Davidson County Courthouse: 7.0 mi
- Gravity Hill - Folklore Destination: 19.1 mi
- Tanglewood Festival of Lights: 19.6 mi
Rest areas: 4
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:25 | 18:59 | 19:33 |
| June solstice | 06:05 | 20:03 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 07:09 | 18:45 | 19:19 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:31 | 17:11 |
Local time (America/New_York).
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- Salisbury · 23 mi
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