- Elevation, modelled
- 202 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Capps Hill244 m · 19.3 mi
- Nearest byway
- Uwharrie Scenic Road20.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:41local time
- Coordinates
- 35.0902, -80.6361
Founders Park is a park in North Carolina, at a modelled 202 m. Capps Hill stands 244 m to the northwest, 19 miles off. The nearest named place is Russell Park, a park 0.2 miles away. Uwharrie Scenic Road passes 20 miles off. 4 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Founders Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capps Hill | NW 317° | 244 m | 19.3 mi |
| Red Hill | SSW 203° | 228 m | 1.8 mi |
| Polk Mountain | E 89° | 205 m | 13.4 mi |
| Rebel Hill | E 92° | 185 m | 19.9 mi |
- 20.1 mi off the Uwharrie Scenic Road
- 27.4 mi off the Rolling Kansas Byway
- 29.8 mi off the Grassy Island Crossing
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Russell Park: 0.2 mi
- Fred Kirby Park: 0.7 mi
- Veterans Park: 0.8 mi
- Veterans Park Playground: 0.8 mi
- Blair Mill Park: 1.8 mi
Artworks
- Ancient Wisdom: 3.4 mi
- Time Further Out: 3.8 mi
- Blue & White Armchair: 5.0 mi
- Blended Joy: 5.0 mi
- Prismatic Aura 3: 5.1 mi
Attractions
- Carl J. McEwen Historic Village: 6.1 mi
- Big Rock: 11.0 mi
- Arch: 12.3 mi
- Arch: 12.3 mi
- Arch: 12.4 mi
Historic sites: 53
- Memorial Flag: 4.4 mi
- Cemetary Bell: 4.4 mi
- Stumptown Veterans Memorial: 5.2 mi
- North Carolina Korean War Memorial: 6.2 mi
- Lucas Family Gristmill Site: 7.8 mi
Museums: 33
- Stevens Creek Nature Center: 3.8 mi
- Monroe Science Center: 9.0 mi
- Charlotte Museum of History: 12.3 mi
- Mint Museum Randolph: 12.5 mi
- Hinson Art Museum: 12.9 mi
Gardens: 26
- Matthews UMC Genesis Garden: 5.3 mi
- Matthews Community Garden: 5.9 mi
- Anna'a Garden: 7.8 mi
- Lower School Garden: 7.8 mi
- Good Shepherd Community Garden: 8.9 mi
Nature reserves: 19
- Stevens Creek Nature Preserve: 3.6 mi
- Providence Nature Preserve: 6.9 mi
- Flat Branch Nature Preserve: 9.4 mi
- Belk Scout Camp: 9.5 mi
- Sherman Branch Nature Preserve: 10.4 mi
Peaks: 4
- Red Hill: 1.8 mi
- Polk Mountain: 13.4 mi
- Capps Hill: 19.3 mi
- Rebel Hill: 19.9 mi
Rest areas: 2
- North Carolina Welcome Center: 16.0 mi
- South Carolina Welcome Center: 17.4 mi
Beaches: 2
- South Point Beach: 21.7 mi
- Sailing Beach: 23.3 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Carowinds Grove: 17.1 mi
Springs: 1
- Cold Spring: 21.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:27 | 19:01 | 19:35 |
| June solstice | 06:09 | 20:03 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 07:11 | 18:48 | 19:21 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:36 | 17:15 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Day trips start here
- Charlotte/East Charlotte · 10 mi
- Charlotte/Cotswold · 11 mi
- Midland · 12 mi
- Charlotte/Elizabeth · 13 mi
- Charlotte/Myers Park · 13 mi
- Charlotte/Plaza-Midwood · 13 mi
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