- Elevation, modelled
- 322 m
- Tallest summit within 15.2 miles
- Whitehorse Mountain2,092 m · 9.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- JCT WOODS CREEK RD NEAR MONROE TO JCT US 97 NEAR PESHASTIN14.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:11local time
- Coordinates
- 48.0783, -121.7461
Hemple Creek Day Use Area is a picnic site in Washington, at a modelled 322 m. Whitehorse Mountain stands 2,092 m to the north-northeast, 9.7 miles off. The nearest named place is Richardson Bridge, a park 1.5 miles away. JCT WOODS CREEK RD NEAR MONROE TO JCT US 97 NEAR PESHASTIN passes 14 miles off.
- Operated by
- USDA Forest Service
- Fee
- Yes
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 15.2 miles of Hemple Creek Day Use Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehorse Mountain | NNE 19° | 2,092 m | 9.7 mi |
| Del Campo Peak | ESE 115° | 2,016 m | 14.1 mi |
| Three Fingers | NNE 23° | 1,984 m | 6.9 mi |
| Gothic Peak | ESE 118° | 1,895 m | 14.1 mi |
| Big Four Mountain | ESE 104° | 1,880 m | 10.6 mi |
| Vesper Peak | ESE 113° | 1,871 m | 11.5 mi |
| Morning Star Peak | ESE 113° | 1,834 m | 12.9 mi |
| Mount Forgotten | E 84° | 1,831 m | 14.0 mi |
- 14.4 mi off the JCT WOODS CREEK RD NEAR MONROE TO JCT US 97 NEAR PESHASTIN
- 14.4 mi off the Stevens Pass GreenwayNational
- 14.4 mi off the Cascade LoopNational
- 19.5 mi off the JCT SR 530 VIC ARLINGTON TO CANADIAN BORDER
Overlooks nearby
- Side Channel Vista · 15 mi
- Sultan River Vista · 15 mi
- Skykomish River Viewpoint · 16 mi
- View of railroad bridge · 19 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Richardson Bridge: 1.5 mi
- Robe Canyon Historic Trail Park: 7.0 mi
- Masonic Family Park: 7.7 mi
- Robe Canyon Park: 8.6 mi
- West Lake Roesiger Park: 9.4 mi
Peaks
- Mount Pilchuck: 2.8 mi
- Green Mountain: 3.0 mi
- Green Mountain - Middle Peak: 3.6 mi
- Bald Mountain West Peak: 4.8 mi
- Liberty Mountain: 5.0 mi
Waterfalls: 42
- Twin Falls: 3.4 mi
- Lower Twin Falls: 3.5 mi
- Explorer Falls: 8.2 mi
- Marsh Creek Falls: 10.3 mi
- Asbestos Falls: 10.9 mi
Historic sites: 33
- Car Wreak: 5.6 mi
- Lime Kiln: 8.0 mi
- Hotel Fireplace Remains: 10.7 mi
- Everett & Monte Cristo Railway: 11.7 mi
- Everett & Monte Cristo Railway: 12.9 mi
Nature reserves: 21
- Henry M. Jackson Hydroelectric Project: 9.4 mi
- Native Growth Protection Area: 17.4 mi
- Native Growth Protection Area: 17.7 mi
- Native Growth Protection Area: 18.1 mi
- Native Growth Protection Area: 18.5 mi
Attractions: 9
- Cut Log: 1.9 mi
- Granite Falls and Fish Ladder: 9.7 mi
- Monte Cristo: 17.5 mi
- Lake Stevens Monster: 18.0 mi
- Lewis Street River Access: 19.1 mi
Artworks: 9
- Falls Mural: 10.3 mi
- One choice mural.: 10.3 mi
- Snohomish Rock: 19.2 mi
- Dogtown Z Board: 21.3 mi
- Hanging Rock: 21.7 mi
Cliffs: 8
- Oso Mudslide: 15.1 mi
- Index Town Wall: 19.4 mi
- Index Town Wall: 19.5 mi
- Moai: 19.5 mi
- Index Town Wall: 19.5 mi
Museums: 7
- Granite Falls Historical Museum: 10.3 mi
- Lake Stevens Historical Museum: 15.4 mi
- Monroe Historical Society: 18.5 mi
- Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum: 19.5 mi
- Blackman Museum: 19.9 mi
Picnic sites: 6
- Nighthawk Site: 9.6 mi
- Bear Creek Site: 9.7 mi
- Lion's Centennial Pavilion: 19.1 mi
- Site #1: 19.3 mi
- Site #2: 19.3 mi
Gardens: 6
- Sultan Materials: 14.6 mi
- Julia V. Morris Centennial Garden: 19.1 mi
- WSU Garden: 19.2 mi
- Evergreen Arboretum and Garden: 21.6 mi
- Nishiyama Japanese Garden: 21.8 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Smokey Point Northbound Rest Area: 21.4 mi
- Smokey Point Southbound Rest Area: 21.6 mi
- Silver Lake Rest Area (closed): 24.9 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Monte Cristo: 17.5 mi
- Alpine: 20.7 mi
Beaches: 1
- Normandy Beach: 15.5 mi
Hot springs: 1
- Garland Mineral Springs: 22.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:11 | 18:39 | 19:20 |
| June solstice | 05:08 | 20:22 | 21:11 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 18:26 | 19:07 |
| December solstice | 07:55 | 15:23 | 16:17 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 35 | 38 | 42 | 48 | 56 | 60 | 66 | 66 | 60 | 49 | 40 | 35 |
| Precip in | 12.8 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 8.5 | 13.2 | 12.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Darrington RS, 14 mi away.
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