- Elevation, modelled
- 149 m
- Tallest summit within 23.1 miles
- South Twin2,123 m · 22.5 mi
- Nearest byway
- JCT SR 5 VIC BELLINGHAM TO AUSTIN PASS VIC MT BAKER1.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:18local time
- Coordinates
- 48.8000, -122.4606
King Mountain is a nature reserve in Washington, at a modelled 149 m. South Twin stands 2,123 m to the east-southeast, 23 miles off. JCT SR 5 VIC BELLINGHAM TO AUSTIN PASS VIC MT BAKER passes 1.7 miles off.
- Operated by
- City of Bellingham
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 23.1 miles of King Mountain. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Twin | ESE 107° | 2,123 m | 22.5 mi |
| North Twin | ESE 105° | 2,024 m | 21.9 mi |
| Skookum Peak | ESE 107° | 2,018 m | 22.8 mi |
| Jaw's Tooth | ESE 107° | 1,981 m | 22.8 mi |
| Kloke Peak | ESE 109° | 1,975 m | 22.8 mi |
| Groat Mountain | E 92° | 1,702.5 m | 22.5 mi |
| Slide Mountain | ENE 77° | 1,491 m | 20.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | ESE 117° | 1,391 m | 22.3 mi |
- 1.7 mi off the JCT SR 5 VIC BELLINGHAM TO AUSTIN PASS VIC MT BAKER
- 6.0 mi off the JCT SR 5 VIC BURLINGTON TO JCT SR 5 VIC BELLINGHAM
- 8.2 mi off the JCT SR 530 VIC ARLINGTON TO CANADIAN BORDER
- 9.8 mi off the JCT BLANCHARD RD OVERCROSSING TO VIC LARABEE STATE PARK
Overlooks nearby
- Inspiration Point · 7 mi
- Madrone Crest Viewpoint · 8 mi
- Burnout knob · 11 mi
- Chuckanut Drive Heritage Marker · 12 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- King Mountain: 0.1 mi
- Toad Mountain: 3.0 mi
- Squalicum Mountain: 4.3 mi
- Sehome Hill: 4.6 mi
- Slash: 8.0 mi
Parks
- VanWyck Park: 0.6 mi
- Cordata Park: 1.6 mi
- Julianna Park: 1.9 mi
- Cornwall Memorial Park: 2.1 mi
- Squiggly Park: 2.1 mi
Artworks
- The Gate: 1.5 mi
- The Gathering: 1.5 mi
- Parliament of Owls: 1.6 mi
- Aeon.01: 1.6 mi
- Nootka: 2.0 mi
Nature reserves: 57
- Sunset Pond: 1.7 mi
- Neighborhood Connector: 2.1 mi
- Big Rock Park: 2.8 mi
- Peters Street Trail: 3.0 mi
- Toad Lake: 3.0 mi
Historic sites: 43
- Grand Army of the Republic: 2.1 mi
- Whatcom County Veterans Memorial: 2.3 mi
- Willamette Meridian Marker: 2.9 mi
- Healing and Reconciliation Memorial: 3.2 mi
- Worker Memorial Day Plaque: 3.2 mi
Beaches: 23
- Squalicum Beach: 3.5 mi
- Cornwall Beach: 4.2 mi
- Public Access Beach: 4.8 mi
- dogfish beach: 12.0 mi
- Dogfish beach south: 12.0 mi
Museums: 22
- George E. Pickett House: 3.2 mi
- Lightcatcher: 3.3 mi
- Marine Life Center: 3.4 mi
- Old Fire Station No. 1: 3.4 mi
- Old City Hall: 3.4 mi
Waterfalls: 13
- Whirlpool Falls: 3.6 mi
- Chuckanut Falls: 7.1 mi
- Anderson Falls: 7.7 mi
- Silver Creek Falls: 8.2 mi
- Hard Scrabble Falls: 10.9 mi
Gardens: 12
- Garden: 0.9 mi
- Cornwall Rose Garden: 2.3 mi
- WeGrow Garden: 3.2 mi
- York Community Farm: 3.6 mi
- Rose Garden: 4.5 mi
Attractions: 10
- I-5 Sloth "Slothy": 7.4 mi
- Dan Cramer's Western Town: 8.0 mi
- Samson Estates Winery: 8.3 mi
- Stoney Ridge Farm: 8.3 mi
- School Area: 15.9 mi
Picnic sites: 8
- Group Picnic Area: 10.3 mi
- 6: 18.1 mi
- 5: 18.1 mi
- 4: 18.1 mi
- 3: 18.1 mi
Cliffs: 8
- Devils Slide: 12.5 mi
- Eagle Cliff: 18.1 mi
- Yellow Bluff: 20.5 mi
- China Caves: 20.8 mi
- Lawson Bluff: 20.8 mi
Rest areas: 4
- Custer Northbound Rest Area: 10.5 mi
- Custer Southbound Rest Area: 12.1 mi
- Bow Hill Southbound Rest Area: 15.8 mi
- Bow Hill Northbound Rest Area: 16.0 mi
Springs: 1
- Cold Spring: 19.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:13 | 18:41 | 19:23 |
| June solstice | 05:07 | 20:28 | 21:18 |
| September equinox | 06:57 | 18:28 | 19:10 |
| December solstice | 08:01 | 15:21 | 16:16 |
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 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 50 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 64 | 59 | 51 | 45 | 40 |
| Precip in | 4.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 5.2 | 4.3 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Bellingham Intl AP, 4 mi away.
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