- Elevation, modelled
- 251 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- High Rock Mountain359 m · 17.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Uwharrie Scenic Road15.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:41local time
- Coordinates
- 35.8421, -80.0859
Founders Park is a park in North Carolina, at a modelled 251 m. High Rock Mountain stands 359 m to the south-southwest, 17 miles off. The nearest named place is Fairgrove Elementary School Park, a park 0.6 miles away. Uwharrie Scenic Road passes 15 miles off. 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Rock Mountain | SSW 204° | 359 m | 17.2 mi |
| Shepherd Mountain | SE 129° | 356 m | 9.6 mi |
| Three Hat Mountain | SSW 204° | 352 m | 6.7 mi |
| Caraway Mountain | ESE 120° | 350 m | 12.7 mi |
| Grist Mountain | SSW 195° | 334 m | 14.0 mi |
| Daves Mountain | ESE 119° | 332 m | 16.5 mi |
| Back Creek Mountain | ESE 118° | 331 m | 15.2 mi |
| Steep Rock Mountain | S 172° | 314 m | 11.0 mi |
- 15.0 mi off the Uwharrie Scenic Road
- 17.7 mi off the Birkhead Wilderness Route
- 22.2 mi off the Football Road
- 25.5 mi off the Flint Hill Ramble
Overlooks nearby
- Scenic Lookout · 24 mi
- Jumping Off Rock · 26 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Fairgrove Elementary School Park: 0.6 mi
- Hughes Park: 0.6 mi
- Fairgrove United Methodist Park: 0.7 mi
- Fair Grove Community Park: 0.9 mi
- East Davidson Park: 1.6 mi
Historic sites: 59
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial: 2.5 mi
- John W. Lambeth Statue: 2.7 mi
- John Warwick Thomas Statue: 2.8 mi
- Nona Ingram Welborn Memorial Park: 2.8 mi
- Davidson County Sheriff's Office Memorial: 6.6 mi
Artworks: 54
- Guardian of the City: 2.8 mi
- Plank Road Foreman: 9.1 mi
- High Point Monument to Veterans of World War I: 9.2 mi
- World's Largest Chest of Drawers: 9.4 mi
- You Otter Respect Nature: 9.5 mi
Attractions: 40
- Railcar: 2.8 mi
- The Big Chair: 2.8 mi
- Old Davidson County Courthouse: 9.5 mi
- Gravity Hill - Folklore Destination: 20.0 mi
- Tanglewood Festival of Lights: 21.7 mi
Peaks: 40
- Three Hat Mountain: 6.7 mi
- Rush Mountain: 9.6 mi
- Shepherd Mountain: 9.6 mi
- Prickly Pear Mountain: 10.6 mi
- Lick Mountain: 10.7 mi
Museums: 26
Nature reserves: 14
- Allen Jay Park: 9.4 mi
- Caraway Creek Preserve: 11.0 mi
- Wrc High Rock Lake Access: 13.8 mi
- Linwood Gameland Access Area: 16.3 mi
- Pinecroft Lake Park: 18.9 mi
Gardens: 10
- Hedgecock Strawberry Farm: 11.2 mi
- The Kristin Hartz Garden: 18.8 mi
- Ivy Gardens: 20.6 mi
- Clemmons Community Garden: 20.7 mi
- Tanglewood Arboretum: 21.1 mi
Rest areas: 4
Picnic sites: 4
- Solar Pointe Picnic Area: 23.3 mi
- Hippo Beach Rental Picnic Area: 24.1 mi
- Oak Hill Picnic Area: 24.1 mi
- Lakeside Picnic Area: 24.2 mi
Springs: 1
- Twin Spring: 23.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:25 | 18:59 | 19:32 |
| June solstice | 06:05 | 20:03 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 07:09 | 18:45 | 19:19 |
| December solstice | 07:27 | 16:31 | 17:11 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Day trips start here
- Salisbury · 25 mi
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