- Elevation, modelled
- 176 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Spencer Mountain375 m · 23.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Uwharrie Scenic Road18.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:41local time
- Coordinates
- 35.1541, -80.7395
McAlpine Creek Park is a park in North Carolina, at a modelled 176 m. Spencer Mountain stands 375 m to the west-northwest, 23 miles off. Uwharrie Scenic Road passes 18 miles off. 8 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of McAlpine Creek Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Mountain | WNW 295° | 375 m | 23.4 mi |
| Jackson Knob | W 279° | 328 m | 24.6 mi |
| Nanny Mountain | WSW 255° | 299 m | 21.3 mi |
| Berry Mountain | WNW 285° | 281 m | 20.0 mi |
| Capps Hill | NW 323° | 244 m | 12.2 mi |
| Red Hill | SE 140° | 228 m | 7.9 mi |
| Barnett Mountain | W 259° | 227 m | 21.0 mi |
| Polk Mountain | ESE 102° | 205 m | 19.7 mi |
- 18.5 mi off the Uwharrie Scenic Road
- 27.9 mi off the Rolling Kansas Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- McAlpine Creek Park: 0.2 mi
- Mason Wallace Park: 1.3 mi
- James Boyce Park: 1.7 mi
- Independence Pointe Park: 2.0 mi
- Warner Park: 2.1 mi
Artworks
- Embrace: 1.8 mi
- Crimson Arcs: 2.8 mi
- Public Dusplay of Affection: 2.8 mi
- Blended Joy: 2.9 mi
- Prismatic Aura 3: 3.0 mi
Attractions
- Carl J. McEwen Historic Village: 5.2 mi
- Gainseville Midland: 6.4 mi
- Abandoned Charlotte Delivery Service Truck and Car: 6.5 mi
- Coal car: 7.2 mi
- Graffiti Park: 7.4 mi
Historic sites: 55
- Lucas Family Gristmill Site: 0.9 mi
- Stumptown Veterans Memorial: 2.8 mi
- Oakhurst Men's Club Plaque: 3.8 mi
- Mecklenburg County WWII Memorial: 4.4 mi
- Isaac Newton Alexander Grist Mill: 5.7 mi
Museums: 38
- Mint Museum Randolph: 5.2 mi
- Stevens Creek Nature Center: 5.5 mi
- Charlotte Museum of History: 5.7 mi
- Charlotte Museum of Nature: 6.3 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame: 7.5 mi
Nature reserves: 28
- Evergreen Nature Preserve: 4.2 mi
- Providence Nature Preserve: 4.2 mi
- Chantilly Ecological Sanctuary: 5.2 mi
- Stevens Creek Nature Preserve: 5.2 mi
- Big Rock Nature Reserve: 8.1 mi
Gardens: 27
- Matthews Community Garden: 2.4 mi
- Matthews UMC Genesis Garden: 3.2 mi
- Central UMC Community Garden: 3.3 mi
- Oakhurst Community Garden: 3.7 mi
- Good Shepherd Community Garden: 4.2 mi
Peaks: 8
- Red Hill: 7.9 mi
- Capps Hill: 12.2 mi
- Polk Mountain: 19.7 mi
- Berry Mountain: 20.0 mi
- Barnett Mountain: 21.0 mi
Rest areas: 4
- North Carolina Welcome Center: 10.3 mi
- South Carolina Welcome Center: 12.6 mi
- I-85 Cabarrus County Rest Area: 22.2 mi
- I-85 Cabarrus County Rest Area: 22.5 mi
Beaches: 3
- South Point Beach: 15.3 mi
- Sailing Beach: 17.7 mi
- Ramsay Creek Park Beach: 23.3 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Carowinds Grove: 11.8 mi
Springs: 1
- Cold Spring: 21.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:28 | 19:01 | 19:35 |
| June solstice | 06:10 | 20:04 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 07:12 | 18:48 | 19:21 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:36 | 17:15 |
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 | 78 | 72 | 62 | 51 | 45 |
| Precip in | 3.0 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Monroe AP, 12 mi away.
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