- Elevation, modelled
- 704 m
- Tallest summit within 14.9 miles
- Catherine Knob1,223 m · 14.5 mi
- Nearest byway
- Blue Ridge Parkway5.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:46local time
- Coordinates
- 36.3728, -80.9802
US 21 overlook is a attraction in North Carolina, at a modelled 704 m. Catherine Knob stands 1,223 m to the west-northwest, 14 miles off. The nearest named place is Stony Knob, a peak 1.0 miles away. Blue Ridge Parkway passes 5.3 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 14.9 miles of US 21 overlook. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Knob | WNW 296° | 1,223 m | 14.5 mi |
| Fender Mountain | NW 307° | 1,212 m | 13.6 mi |
| Cheek Mountain | WNW 300° | 1,196 m | 14.0 mi |
| Green Mountain | WNW 298° | 1,185 m | 8.6 mi |
| Bullhead Mountain | NW 317° | 1,171 m | 7.1 mi |
| Peach Bottom Mountain | WNW 296° | 1,157 m | 14.9 mi |
| Bluff Mountain | WNW 286° | 1,136 m | 11.9 mi |
| Little Grandfather Mountain | W 271° | 1,130 m | 13.7 mi |
- 5.3 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 16.0 mi off the New River Valley Byway
- 23.7 mi off the Hanging Rock Scenic Byway
- 26.5 mi off the Upper Yadkin Way
Overlooks nearby
- Stone Mountain Overlook · 6 mi
- Bullhead Mountain Overlook · 7 mi
- Mahogany Rock Overlook · 8 mi
- Devils Garden Overlook · 8 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Stony Knob: 1.0 mi
- Bryants Knob: 1.3 mi
- Bucks Peak: 1.9 mi
- Little Mountain: 3.0 mi
- Combs Knob: 3.2 mi
Waterfalls: 15
- Stone Mountain Falls: 3.1 mi
- Lower Falls: 3.4 mi
- Middle Falls: 3.4 mi
- Bullhead Creek Falls: 4.9 mi
- Widows Falls: 5.2 mi
Museums: 11
- Richard Gwyn Museum: 11.3 mi
- The History Center: 11.8 mi
- Alleghany Historical Museum: 12.1 mi
- Thunder Road Museum: 17.6 mi
- Wilkes Heritage Museum: 18.2 mi
Attractions: 6
- Brinegar Cabin: 9.7 mi
- Raven Knob Boy Scout Museum: 10.3 mi
- Caudill Cabin: 11.2 mi
- Blue Ridge Music Center: 15.6 mi
- Wally's Service Station: 22.6 mi
Historic sites: 4
- Crouse's Chimney: 9.8 mi
- Vaughn-Woltz Order of the Arrow Campfire Arena Time Capsule: 10.2 mi
- 100 Strong: 10.6 mi
- Gold Star Families Memorial Monument: 10.8 mi
Beaches: 1
- Barefoot Beach: 11.8 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Virginia Rest Area: 18.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:28 | 19:02 | 19:36 |
| June solstice | 06:07 | 20:07 | 20:46 |
| September equinox | 07:13 | 18:49 | 19:22 |
| December solstice | 07:33 | 16:33 | 17:13 |
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