- Elevation, modelled
- 38 m
- Tallest summit within 15.9 miles
- Twin Peaks1,623 m · 14.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- JCT SR 522 TO JCT SR 90 VIC NORTH BEND2.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:10local time
- Coordinates
- 47.6165, -121.9032
Griffin Creek Natural Area is a nature reserve in Washington, at a modelled 38 m. Twin Peaks stands 1,623 m to the east, 14 miles off. The nearest named place is Richter Boat Launch, a park 1.5 miles away. JCT SR 522 TO JCT SR 90 VIC NORTH BEND passes 2.5 miles off.
- Operated by
- King County
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 15.9 miles of Griffin Creek Natural Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Peaks | E 91° | 1,623 m | 14.0 mi |
| Boomerang | E 96° | 1,580 m | 13.6 mi |
| Bessemer Mountain | ESE 106° | 1,538 m | 14.3 mi |
| South Bessemer | ESE 109° | 1,533 m | 14.2 mi |
| Paperboy | E 98° | 1,528 m | 14.1 mi |
| Moolock Mountain | ESE 111° | 1,514 m | 13.1 mi |
| Mount Teneriffe | SE 127° | 1,459 m | 12.2 mi |
| Green Mountain | ESE 122° | 1,431 m | 12.7 mi |
- 2.5 mi off the JCT SR 522 TO JCT SR 90 VIC NORTH BEND
- 6.2 mi off the Mountains to Sound Greenway - I-90National
- 6.2 mi off the JCT EAST SUNSET WAY VIC ISSAQUAH TO VIC THORP
- 6.2 mi off the JCT WEST LAKE SAMMAMISH PKWY VIC ISSAQUAH TO JCT SR 970 VIC CLE ELUM
Overlooks nearby
- Snoqualmie Falls Viewpoint · 6 mi
- Snoqualmie Falls Viewpoint - Lower · 6 mi
- Snoqualmie Falls Viewpoint - Upper · 6 mi
- Trail Head Vista · 7 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Richter Boat Launch: 1.5 mi
- Langlois Lake Boat Launch: 1.6 mi
- Carnation Marsh Natural Area: 1.7 mi
- Valley Memorial Park: 1.9 mi
- Nick Loutsis Park: 2.1 mi
Attractions
- Mini Carousel: 1.6 mi
- Spinning Barrels: 1.6 mi
- Flying Pumpkns: 1.6 mi
- Roller Coaster: 1.6 mi
- Northwest Canoe Adventure: 1.7 mi
Historic sites
- Historic Town of Tolt: 2.0 mi
- Snoqualmie Valley Veteran's Memorial: 7.2 mi
- George W. Swenson Memorial: 7.2 mi
- Hans Jensen: 7.9 mi
- World War 2 Memorial: 8.5 mi
Nature reserves: 60
- Tolt-MacDonald Park: 2.3 mi
- Chinook Bend Natural Area: 3.8 mi
- Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve: 4.7 mi
- Stillwater Natural Area: 5.4 mi
- Raging River Natural Area: 5.5 mi
Peaks
- Tolt Hill: 2.6 mi
- Mitchell Hill: 4.8 mi
- Union Hill: 5.0 mi
- Novelty Hill: 6.4 mi
- Fuller Mountain: 7.6 mi
Artworks
- The Red Goblet: 2.8 mi
- Beaver Legends Totem: 5.1 mi
- Circle the Roundabout: 5.2 mi
- Axelilia: 5.8 mi
- Positive and Negative: 5.8 mi
Waterfalls: 60
- Snoqualmie Falls: 6.0 mi
- Sadie Falls: 7.6 mi
- Fantastic Falls: 9.6 mi
- Fifteenmile Waterfall: 10.1 mi
- McCauley Falls: 10.5 mi
Gardens
- Heritage Garden: 6.8 mi
- Sunset Walk Community Garden: 7.2 mi
- High Street Linear Park Botanical Garden: 7.5 mi
- Westridge Community Garden: 7.6 mi
- Issaquah Community Garden: 8.4 mi
Museums: 59
- Camlann Medieval Village: 5.0 mi
- Northwest Railway Museum: 7.1 mi
- Northwest Railway Museum, Train Hall: 8.2 mi
- Issaquah Depot Museum: 8.5 mi
- Gilman Town Hall: 8.6 mi
Beaches: 45
- Alexander Beach: 8.2 mi
- Rosemont Beach: 8.8 mi
- Tibbetts Beach: 8.9 mi
- Duvall Beach: 9.5 mi
- Mercerwood Shore Club beach: 14.4 mi
Picnic sites: 30
- Tibbetts Beach Picnic Area: 8.8 mi
- May Valley Trailhead Picnic Site: 11.7 mi
- Horse Picnic Area: 12.8 mi
- Horse Picnic Area: 12.8 mi
- The Clearing: 14.5 mi
Cliffs: 19
- Teaters Bluff: 6.8 mi
- World Wall: 10.7 mi
- Canopy Crag: 11.3 mi
- Family Wall: 11.3 mi
- Lower Pratt Climbing Area: 15.9 mi
Springs: 3
- Canyon Spring: 14.9 mi
- Ravenna Park Sulfur Spring: 19.0 mi
- Licton Springs: 21.1 mi
Lighthouses: 3
- Quarters A: 24.9 mi
- Quarters B: 24.9 mi
- West Point Light: 25.0 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Silver Lake Rest Area (closed): 24.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:11 | 18:40 | 19:20 |
| June solstice | 05:11 | 20:21 | 21:10 |
| September equinox | 06:55 | 18:27 | 19:07 |
| December solstice | 07:54 | 15:26 | 16:19 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 41 | 42 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 52 | 45 | 41 |
| Precip in | 8.6 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 6.2 | 9.5 | 8.4 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Snoqualmie Falls, 6 mi away.
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