- Elevation, modelled
- 512 m
- Tallest summit within 10.9 miles
- Green Knob1,540 m · 10.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Blue Ridge Parkway5.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:48local time
- Coordinates
- 35.7669, -82.0426
Woods Mountain Equestrian Parking Area is a park in North Carolina, at a modelled 512 m. Green Knob stands 1,540 m to the west-southwest, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is Graveyard Mountain, a peak 0.8 miles away. Blue Ridge Parkway passes 5.9 miles off.
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Summits around it
The highest named summits within 10.9 miles of Woods Mountain Equestrian Parking Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Knob | WSW 252° | 1,540 m | 10.7 mi |
| Laurel Knob | WSW 246° | 1,293 m | 10.7 mi |
| Woodys Knob | NNW 336° | 1,271 m | 8.5 mi |
| Big Laurel Mountain | WSW 259° | 1,259 m | 8.7 mi |
| Three Knobs | NW 304° | 1,231 m | 6.4 mi |
| Mackey Mountain | SW 235° | 1,202 m | 7.0 mi |
| Stones Knob | WNW 287° | 1,200 m | 8.0 mi |
| Rich Knob | NNW 336° | 1,197 m | 7.5 mi |
- 5.9 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 6.0 mi off the South Mountain Scenery
- 6.5 mi off the Pisgah Loop Scenic Byway
- 18.8 mi off the Black Mountain Rag
Overlooks nearby
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Graveyard Mountain: 0.8 mi
- Grassy Knob: 0.9 mi
- Bald Mountain: 1.9 mi
- Silver Knob: 2.2 mi
- Woods Mountain: 2.7 mi
Waterfalls
- Toms Creek Falls: 1.3 mi
- Buck Creek Falls: 4.5 mi
- Grassy Creek Falls: 6.6 mi
- Crabtree Falls: 7.0 mi
- Bon Ami Falls: 7.2 mi
Parks
- Greenlee Park: 5.4 mi
- Mcdowell Recreation Center: 6.0 mi
- West Marion Community Park: 6.6 mi
- Creekwise Park: 8.5 mi
- Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area: 9.4 mi
Historic sites: 21
- The McDowell's and The Carson's: 4.3 mi
- Marion Veteran Memorial: 6.0 mi
- Gillespie Gap: 6.1 mi
- Davidson's Fort Historic Park: 11.8 mi
- Arrowhead Monument: 12.3 mi
Museums: 16
- Historic Carson House: 5.3 mi
- Museum of North Carolina Minerals: 6.0 mi
- Marion Train Depot: 6.2 mi
- NC Mineral and Gem Festival: 8.6 mi
- Old Fort Railroad Museum: 12.3 mi
Attractions: 16
- Buck Creek Trout Farm: 6.2 mi
- Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine: 7.3 mi
- Viewing Blind: 8.2 mi
- Walk Like a Raccoon: 8.3 mi
- Hide & Seek: 8.3 mi
Artworks: 11
- Fonta Flora Covered Bridge: 10.2 mi
- Mosaic Mural: 10.3 mi
- Art & Frame Store: 10.4 mi
- The Market on Oak: 10.4 mi
- SPMS Billboard: 10.5 mi
Cliffs: 10
- Raven Cliffs: 15.6 mi
- Slaty Cliffs: 15.8 mi
- Raven Cliff: 17.7 mi
- Little Lost Cove Cliffs: 20.6 mi
- Big Lost Cove Cliffs: 20.9 mi
Gardens: 6
- Camp Celo Gardens: 9.0 mi
- Mitchell Giving Gardens: 10.3 mi
- Terrace garden: 11.0 mi
- Mountain Gardens: 11.0 mi
- Dr. John Wilson Community Garden: 19.8 mi
Springs: 5
- Gully Pipe: 9.1 mi
- Water Tree (Blackgum Springs): 9.5 mi
- Hemphill Spring: 13.3 mi
- Pinnacle Spring: 13.5 mi
- Mountain Spring @ Lakey Gap: 19.3 mi
Picnic sites: 5
- Carolina Hemlocks Rec. Area Picnic Site: 9.4 mi
- Mt Mitchell Picnic Grounds: 12.4 mi
- Linville Falls Picnic Area: 15.7 mi
- Twin Springs Picnic Area: 24.6 mi
- Woods Walk: 24.9 mi
Rest areas: 4
- Marion Rest Area - Westbound: 8.8 mi
- McDowell County Rest Area: 8.9 mi
- Marion Rest Area - Eastbound: 8.9 mi
- Brown Mountain View: 16.5 mi
Nature reserves: 4
- Rocky Knob: 14.5 mi
- Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: 20.0 mi
- Rock Pile Farm And Stump Farm Forestry Center: 21.1 mi
- Lost Cove Wilderness Study Area: 21.5 mi
Beaches: 3
- Boat beach: 9.2 mi
- Swimming beach: 9.3 mi
- Riverside Park Beach Access: 10.3 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Mortimer: 21.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:33 | 19:06 | 19:40 |
| June solstice | 06:13 | 20:10 | 20:48 |
| September equinox | 07:17 | 18:53 | 19:27 |
| December solstice | 07:35 | 16:39 | 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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