- Elevation, modelled
- 409 m
- Tallest summit within 9.4 miles
- Hickorynut Mountain839 m · 8.5 mi
- Nearest byway
- South Mountain Scenery3.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:48local time
- Coordinates
- 35.6051, -81.9778
Glenwood Park is a park in North Carolina, at a modelled 409 m. Hickorynut Mountain stands 839 m to the west-southwest, 8.5 miles off. The nearest named place is Rockhouse Mountain, a peak 1.5 miles away. South Mountain Scenery passes 3.2 miles off.
- Access
- Yes
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 9.4 miles of Glenwood Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickorynut Mountain | WSW 253° | 839 m | 8.5 mi |
| Pinnacle Mountain | SW 215° | 762 m | 6.1 mi |
| Rich Mountain | SSW 213° | 755 m | 5.9 mi |
| Harris Mountain | SSW 210° | 751 m | 6.8 mi |
| Harris Mountain | W 260° | 734 m | 6.5 mi |
| Redcove Lump | WSW 255° | 727 m | 6.0 mi |
| Sandy Knob | WSW 247° | 724 m | 7.7 mi |
| Grassy Mountain | SSW 208° | 716 m | 5.2 mi |
- 3.2 mi off the South Mountain Scenery
- 12.2 mi off the Pisgah Loop Scenic Byway
- 15.0 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 16.1 mi off the Black Mountain Rag
Overlooks nearby
- Singecat Ridge Overlook (MP 345.3) · 15 mi
- Laurel Knob Overlook (MP 349.2) · 15 mi
- Hewat Overlook (MP 347.9) · 15 mi
- Curtis Creek Overlook (348.8) · 15 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Rockhouse Mountain: 1.5 mi
- Rust Mountain: 1.6 mi
- Heddrick Knob: 1.6 mi
- Pogue Mountain: 2.1 mi
- Huntsville Mountains: 2.3 mi
Parks
- Creekwise Park: 3.7 mi
- West Marion Community Park: 5.3 mi
- Mcdowell Recreation Center: 5.8 mi
- Greenlee Park: 7.1 mi
- Volleyball: 11.0 mi
Waterfalls
- Somey Creek Falls: 9.4 mi
- Resurrection Falls: 10.4 mi
- Buck Creek Falls: 11.6 mi
- Standing Rock Falls: 11.7 mi
- Shoal Creek Falls: 12.1 mi
Museums: 16
- Marion Train Depot: 5.6 mi
- Historic Carson House: 7.4 mi
- Mountain Gateway Museum: 11.5 mi
- Mountain Gateway Museum: 11.5 mi
- Old Fort Railroad Museum: 11.6 mi
Attractions: 15
- Walk Like a Raccoon: 11.3 mi
- Viewing Blind: 11.3 mi
- Every Drop Goes a Long Way: 11.3 mi
- Hide & Seek: 11.3 mi
- Wild Percussion: 11.4 mi
Historic sites: 8
- Marion Veteran Memorial: 5.7 mi
- The McDowell's and The Carson's: 7.9 mi
- Davidson's Fort Historic Park: 10.9 mi
- Arrowhead Monument: 11.6 mi
- Gillespie Gap: 17.7 mi
Artworks: 7
- Fonta Flora Covered Bridge: 14.7 mi
- Blue Ridge Assembly: 20.3 mi
- Mosaic Mural: 22.0 mi
- Art & Frame Store: 22.0 mi
- The Market on Oak: 22.1 mi
Gardens: 6
- Camp Celo Gardens: 19.1 mi
- Dr. John Wilson Community Garden: 20.0 mi
- Columbarium Garden: 20.3 mi
- Terrace garden: 21.0 mi
- Mountain Gardens: 21.1 mi
Springs: 5
- Gully Pipe: 16.2 mi
- Water Tree (Blackgum Springs): 16.6 mi
- Hemphill Spring: 17.5 mi
- Pinnacle Spring: 17.9 mi
- Mountain Spring @ Lakey Gap: 18.5 mi
Nature reserves: 5
- Lake Lure Green Space: 17.7 mi
- Rock Pile Farm And Stump Farm Forestry Center: 17.8 mi
- Rocky Knob: 18.4 mi
- Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: 19.1 mi
- Florence Nature Preserve: 22.0 mi
Cliffs: 5
- Slaty Cliffs: 18.6 mi
- Worlds Edge: 21.2 mi
- Cloven Cliffs: 21.6 mi
- The Pinnacles: 21.8 mi
- Raven Cliffs: 21.9 mi
Rest areas: 4
- McDowell County Rest Area: 3.3 mi
- Marion Rest Area - Eastbound: 3.3 mi
- Marion Rest Area - Westbound: 3.3 mi
- Brown Mountain View: 24.5 mi
Beaches: 3
- Boat beach: 11.5 mi
- Swimming beach: 11.5 mi
- Riverside Park Beach Access: 21.9 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Carolina Hemlocks Rec. Area Picnic Site: 18.8 mi
- Mt Mitchell Picnic Grounds: 19.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:32 | 19:06 | 19:40 |
| June solstice | 06:13 | 20:10 | 20:48 |
| September equinox | 07:17 | 18:53 | 19:26 |
| December solstice | 07:34 | 16:40 | 17:19 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 39 | 42 | 49 | 58 | 65 | 73 | 76 | 75 | 70 | 59 | 49 | 41 |
| Precip in | 4.7 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Marion, 6 mi away.
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