- Elevation, modelled
- 1,489 m
- Tallest summit within 18.2 miles
- King Mountain1,601 m · 0.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Cow Creek6.6 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:55local time
- Coordinates
- 42.7010, -123.2396
King Mountain Rock Garden ACEC is a nature reserve in Oregon, at a modelled 1,489 m. King Mountain stands 1,601 m to the southeast, 0.8 miles off. Cow Creek passes 6.6 miles off.
- Operated by
- BLM
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 18.2 miles of King Mountain Rock Garden ACEC. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Mountain | SE 144° | 1,601 m | 0.8 mi |
| Cedar Springs Mountain | NE 55° | 1,552 m | 7.3 mi |
| Green Mountain | NE 48° | 1,478 m | 5.2 mi |
| Richter Mountain | ENE 74° | 1,456 m | 15.4 mi |
| Red Mountain | ENE 67° | 1,449 m | 12.5 mi |
| Round Top | E 90° | 1,418 m | 12.6 mi |
| Threehorn Mountain | ENE 72° | 1,418 m | 17.9 mi |
| Quartzmill Peak | NNE 25° | 1,375 m | 2.6 mi |
- 6.6 mi off the Cow Creek
- 15.7 mi off the Myrtle Creek-Canyonville
- 19.7 mi off the Rogue-UmpquaNational
Overlooks nearby
- Viewpoint Mike · 29 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- King Mountain: 0.8 mi
- Post Mountain: 2.2 mi
- Quartzmill Peak: 2.6 mi
- Saint Paul Mountain: 3.4 mi
- Saint Peter Mountain: 3.8 mi
Parks
- Barton County Park: 6.9 mi
- Barton Park: 6.9 mi
- Windy Creek County Wayside: 8.2 mi
- Wolf Creek County Park: 8.4 mi
- Longfibre Park: 8.4 mi
Historic sites: 14
- Blue Star Memorial Highway: 14.2 mi
- RR: 17.7 mi
- Bridge foundation: 18.9 mi
- Bridge foundation: 18.9 mi
- Reinhart Volunteer Monument: 19.5 mi
Attractions: 10
- Golden State Heritage Site: 4.8 mi
- Golden Church (historical): 4.8 mi
- Golden Coyote Wetland, historic mining area: 5.1 mi
- Grave of Martha Leland Crowley: 8.3 mi
- Bear post office delivery bear: 18.6 mi
Artworks: 8
- Grants Pass Caveman: 17.1 mi
- The Glass Forge Gallery and Studio: 18.6 mi
- River Hawks: 18.6 mi
- Swinging Child Statue: 19.6 mi
- Old Man Miner Statue: 19.6 mi
Museums: 6
- Pottsville Museum and Pioneer Town: 13.6 mi
- South Umpqua Historical Society: 15.5 mi
- Grants Pass Museum of Art: 18.6 mi
- Woodville Museum: 18.7 mi
- Woodville Museum: 18.7 mi
Rest areas: 5
- (historical)Cow Creek Safety Rest Area SB: 7.0 mi
- Manzanita Rest Area Southbound: 14.2 mi
- Manzanita Rest Area Northbound: 14.2 mi
- Jordan Creek Rest Area: 16.9 mi
- Valley of the Rogue State Park Rest Area: 20.8 mi
Cliffs: 3
- Terra Nova: 17.3 mi
- Devils Slide: 18.6 mi
- I threw a carrot: 18.8 mi
Gardens: 2
- The B-Ball Garden: 18.9 mi
- Friends & Family Trellis: 19.6 mi
Waterfalls: 2
- Rainie Falls: 19.4 mi
- Dillon Falls: 20.0 mi
Covered bridges: 1
- Grave Creek Bridge: 8.3 mi
Springs: 1
- Seep: 13.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:17 | 18:48 | 19:25 |
| June solstice | 05:36 | 20:12 | 20:55 |
| September equinox | 07:01 | 18:35 | 19:12 |
| December solstice | 07:41 | 15:57 | 16:43 |
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 | 38 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 51 | 57 | 65 | 65 | 61 | 51 | 42 | 37 |
| Precip in | 6.4 | 5.2 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 5.6 | 8.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Sexton Summit, 10 mi away.
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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