- Elevation
- 289 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Kennesaw Mountain543 m · 20.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- South Fulton Scenic Byway23.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:52local time
- Coordinates
- 33.7757, -84.3240
Fernbank Forest and Recreational Center is a park in Georgia, at a recorded 289 m. Kennesaw Mountain stands 543 m to the northwest, 20 miles off. South Fulton Scenic Byway passes 23 miles off. 20 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Elevation
- 289 m
- Operated by
- Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Fernbank Forest and Recreational Center. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw Mountain | NW 313° | 543 m | 20.2 mi |
| Stone Mountain | ENE 78° | 514 m | 10.5 mi |
| Sweat Mountain | NNW 340° | 500 m | 21.5 mi |
| Little Kennesaw Mountain | NW 312° | 488 m | 20.2 mi |
| Lost Mountain | WNW 299° | 462 m | 24.5 mi |
| Blackjack Mountain | NW 326° | 418 m | 17.3 mi |
| Pine Mountain | NW 309° | 396 m | 23.6 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | NW 311° | 378 m | 20.1 mi |
- 23.2 mi off the South Fulton Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Fernbank Forest and Recreational Center: 0.2 mi
- Deepdene Park: 0.3 mi
- Dellwood Park: 0.3 mi
- Dellwood Park: 0.4 mi
- Shady Side Park: 0.6 mi
Museums
- Fernbank Museum of Natural History: 0.2 mi
- Michael C. Carlos Museum: 1.0 mi
- Decatur History Center: 1.6 mi
- DeKalb History Center: 1.6 mi
- David J. Sencer CDC Museum: 1.7 mi
Gardens
- Cator Woolford Gardens: 0.4 mi
- Cannon Chapel Mandala Garden: 1.1 mi
- Tanyard Creek Community Garden: 1.1 mi
- Cox Hall Garden: 1.1 mi
- Theology Garden: 1.1 mi
Artworks
- Construction #200: 0.9 mi
- Emory Bench: 1.0 mi
- Tower One: 1.0 mi
- Director's Chair: 1.1 mi
- Robert W. Woodruff: 1.1 mi
Historic sites
- Gravity Research Foundation Monument: 1.0 mi
- The Manor: 1.4 mi
- Flame of Freedom: 1.6 mi
- Lullwater Tower: 1.8 mi
- Historic stone water tower: 2.2 mi
Attractions: 40
- WWI Cannon: 1.6 mi
- Scott Park: 1.8 mi
- Atlanta Botanical Garden: 3.0 mi
- Trail Sign - Peachtree Creek Wildlife Olympics Trail: 3.7 mi
- Trail Sign - Great Blue Heron: 3.7 mi
Peaks: 20
- Druid Hill: 2.8 mi
- Stone Mountain: 10.5 mi
- Panola Mountain: 13.1 mi
- Arabia Mountain: 14.1 mi
- Bradley Mountain: 14.1 mi
Nature reserves: 16
- Lullwater Conservation Garden: 0.6 mi
- Woodlands Garden: 1.4 mi
- Glenn Creek Nature Preserve: 2.2 mi
- Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve: 3.1 mi
- Friendship Forest Nature Preserve\: 5.6 mi
Picnic sites: 4
- Mead Road Park: 1.3 mi
- Dat Fire Jerk Chicken Up Top Lounge: 5.0 mi
- Studdard Picnic Area: 10.9 mi
- East Cobb Park pavilion: 15.8 mi
Beaches: 3
- Aarlington Beach: 10.9 mi
- Swan Lake Estates Beach: 15.1 mi
- Costley Mill Park Beach: 23.1 mi
Waterfalls: 3
- Vickery Creek Falls: 16.5 mi
- Water Wheel: 16.6 mi
- Anneewakee Falls: 21.4 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Constitution: 6.1 mi
Cliffs: 1
- McDaniels Bluff: 14.8 mi
Springs: 1
- Trentham Spring: 19.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:42 | 19:16 | 19:49 |
| June solstice | 06:28 | 20:15 | 20:52 |
| September equinox | 07:26 | 19:03 | 19:36 |
| December solstice | 07:39 | 16:55 | 17:33 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Mar–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 42 | 46 | 53 | 61 | 69 | 76 | 80 | 79 | 73 | 62 | 52 | 45 |
| Precip in | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Atlanta Dekalb Peachtree AP, 7 mi away.
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