- Elevation
- 1,826 m
- Tallest summit within 8.3 miles
- Roan High Knob1,916 m · 0.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Mission Crossing9.6 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:50local time
- Coordinates
- 36.1051, -82.1287
Coltens Cliff is a cliff in North Carolina, at a recorded 1,826 m. Roan High Knob stands 1,916 m to the east, 0.4 miles off. The nearest named place is Cloudland Mountain, a peak 0.1 miles away. Mission Crossing passes 9.6 miles off.
- Elevation
- 1826 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 8.3 miles of Coltens Cliff. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roan High Knob | E 96° | 1,916 m | 0.4 mi |
| Cloudland Mountain | W 267° | 1,883 m | 0.1 mi |
| Grassy Ridge Bald | E 98° | 1,879 m | 2.7 mi |
| Round Bald | E 84° | 1,770 m | 1.4 mi |
| Jane Bald | E 88° | 1,770 m | 2.0 mi |
| Hump Mountain | ENE 70° | 1,688 m | 7.0 mi |
| Beartown Mountain | NNW 333° | 1,674 m | 1.1 mi |
| Little Yellow Mountain | SE 129° | 1,674 m | 4.3 mi |
- 9.6 mi off the Mission Crossing
- 14.6 mi off the Little Parkway
- 14.7 mi off the Pisgah Loop Scenic Byway
- 13.8 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- North Toe River Valley (MP 318.4) · 14 mi
- Camp Creek Overlook (MP 315.6) · 14 mi
- Lost Cove Cliffs Overlook (MP 310) · 15 mi
- Upper Falls Overlook · 16 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Cloudland Mountain: 0.1 mi
- Roan High Knob: 0.4 mi
- Beartown Mountain: 1.1 mi
- Roan High Bluff: 1.3 mi
- Round Bald: 1.4 mi
Waterfalls
- Fall Creek Falls: 2.6 mi
- Red Fork Falls: 8.0 mi
- Coon Den Falls: 10.3 mi
- Dennis Cove Waterfall: 10.3 mi
- Jones Falls: 10.6 mi
Parks
- Roan Mountain State Park: 5.1 mi
- Wade Tipton Memorial Ballpark: 6.6 mi
- Roan Mountain Community Park: 7.2 mi
- Unaka Mountain Recreation Area: 9.5 mi
- Laurel Fork Wildlife Management Area: 9.5 mi
Historic sites: 26
- Max Morrell Memorial Tree: 9.9 mi
- Avery County Veterans Memorial: 11.4 mi
- Law Enforcement Memorial: 11.4 mi
- Buck Ridge Lookout Tower: 14.7 mi
- WWII Memorial: 16.1 mi
Cliffs: 24
- Roan High Bluff: 1.2 mi
- Eagle Cliff: 1.9 mi
- Raven Cliffs: 8.7 mi
- High Point Cliff: 9.6 mi
- Flagpole Point: 10.2 mi
Museums: 17
- Avery County Musuem: 11.4 mi
- Unicoi County Heritage Museum: 15.1 mi
- Clinchfield Railroad Museum: 15.2 mi
- NC Mineral and Gem Festival: 15.2 mi
- Beech Mountain History Museum: 15.4 mi
Attractions: 13
- Wautauga Dam: 15.1 mi
- Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster: 16.0 mi
- Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine: 16.7 mi
- Linville Caverns: 16.7 mi
- Stack Rock: 17.3 mi
Artworks: 10
- SPMS Billboard: 13.4 mi
- The Market on Oak: 13.5 mi
- Art & Frame Store: 13.5 mi
- Mosaic Mural: 13.6 mi
- Rock Bridge: 16.1 mi
Picnic sites: 9
- Twin Springs Picnic Area: 2.7 mi
- Shook Branch Picnic Ground: 13.7 mi
- Linville Falls Picnic Area: 13.9 mi
- Woods Walk: 16.1 mi
- Cliffside Picnic Area: 16.3 mi
Springs: 5
- Hampton Spring: 12.6 mi
- Shanty Springs: 17.4 mi
- Bear Wallow Spring: 18.6 mi
- Water Tree (Blackgum Springs): 22.7 mi
- Gully Pipe: 22.7 mi
Nature reserves: 5
- Elk Valley Preserve: 12.8 mi
- Peak Mountain Conservation Area: 17.3 mi
- Lost Cove Wilderness Study Area: 18.2 mi
- Jacob's Nature Park at Sinking Creek: 18.2 mi
- Foscoe Wetland Conservation Area: 18.9 mi
Gardens: 5
- Mitchell Giving Gardens: 13.6 mi
- ETSU Community Garden: 18.7 mi
- Mountain Gardens: 19.1 mi
- Terrace garden: 19.1 mi
- Camp Celo Gardens: 19.8 mi
Beaches: 2
- Riverside Park Beach Access: 13.6 mi
- Shook Branch Swimming Area: 13.7 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Brown Mountain View: 19.6 mi
- Watauga County US 221 Rest Area: 23.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:33 | 19:07 | 19:41 |
| June solstice | 06:13 | 20:11 | 20:50 |
| September equinox | 07:17 | 18:53 | 19:27 |
| December solstice | 07:36 | 16:39 | 17:18 |
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 | 33 | 37 | 43 | 51 | 59 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 54 | 43 | 37 |
| Precip in | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Roan MTN 3SW, 5 mi away.
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