- Elevation, modelled
- 1,010 m
- Tallest summit within 6.6 miles
- Black Balsam Knob1,890 m · 5.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- Forest Heritage Scenic Byway0.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:50local time
- Coordinates
- 35.3498, -82.7732
1915 Climax Locomotive is a attraction in North Carolina, at a modelled 1,010 m. Black Balsam Knob stands 1,890 m to the west-southwest, 5.9 miles off. The nearest named place is Cradle of Forestry, a museum 0.3 miles away. Forest Heritage Scenic Byway passes 0.4 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 6.6 miles of 1915 Climax Locomotive. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Balsam Knob | WSW 255° | 1,890 m | 5.9 mi |
| Tennent Mountain | W 261° | 1,846 m | 5.5 mi |
| Grassy Cove Top | W 269° | 1,844 m | 5.1 mi |
| Shining Rock | WNW 284° | 1,829 m | 5.2 mi |
| Cold Mountain | NW 311° | 1,819 m | 6.2 mi |
| Flower Knob | W 277° | 1,795 m | 5.2 mi |
| Stairs Mountain | WNW 289° | 1,757 m | 5.7 mi |
| Dog Loser Knob | WNW 287° | 1,756 m | 4.8 mi |
- 0.4 mi off the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway
- 0.4 mi off the Forest Heritage National Scenic BywayNational
- 1.3 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 14.2 mi off the Waterfall Byway
Overlooks nearby
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Rich Mountain: 0.6 mi
- Buckwheat Knob: 1.1 mi
- Green Knob: 1.6 mi
- Clawhammer Mountain: 2.0 mi
- Beech Knob: 2.6 mi
Waterfalls
- Poundingmill Branch Falls: 0.9 mi
- Pigeon Branch Falls: 1.0 mi
- Twin Falls: 1.2 mi
- Powerline Falls: 1.3 mi
- No-Name Cove Falls: 1.3 mi
Historic sites: 29
- Camp John Rock: 4.6 mi
- Buck Springs Lodge foundation: 4.7 mi
- North Carolina Confederate Veterans Memorial Forest: 8.1 mi
- Ferin Fire Tower: 9.4 mi
- the "Big Gun" Clyde Veterans Memorial: 14.9 mi
Attractions: 18
- M1: 8.5 mi
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.: 13.6 mi
- Elijah Mountain Gem Mine And Crystal Store: 15.3 mi
- Historical Downtown: 15.5 mi
- Ride Rock Creek - Mountain Bike Park: 17.6 mi
Museums: 15
- Cradle of Forestry: 0.3 mi
- Transylvania Heritage Museum: 8.2 mi
- Canton Area Historical Museum: 13.2 mi
- Historic Johnson Farm: 14.9 mi
- Shook Museum: 15.0 mi
Rest areas: 4
- I-26 Henderson County Rest Area: 14.7 mi
- I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area: 14.8 mi
- Haywood County US 74 Westbound Rest Area: 17.4 mi
- Haywood County US 74 Eastbound Rest Area: 17.8 mi
Beaches: 1
- Sandbar Pool Beach: 18.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:36 | 19:10 | 19:43 |
| June solstice | 06:17 | 20:12 | 20:50 |
| September equinox | 07:20 | 18:56 | 19:30 |
| December solstice | 07:37 | 16:44 | 17:23 |
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