- Elevation
- 724 m
- Tallest summit within 18.2 miles
- Buffalo Mountain1,210 m · 17.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Blue Ridge Parkway1.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:44local time
- Coordinates
- 36.9024, -80.1967
Cracker Point is a cliff in Virginia, at a recorded 724 m. Buffalo Mountain stands 1,210 m to the west-southwest, 17 miles off. The nearest named place is Turners Knob, a peak 0.1 miles away. Blue Ridge Parkway passes 1.1 miles off.
- Elevation
- 724 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 18.2 miles of Cracker Point. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Mountain | WSW 245° | 1,210 m | 17.2 mi |
| Hog Mountain | SW 236° | 1,087 m | 14.0 mi |
| Cahas Mountain | NE 34° | 1,083 m | 17.9 mi |
| Jones Mountain | WSW 238° | 1,081 m | 12.7 mi |
| Rocky Knob | SW 235° | 1,080 m | 9.9 mi |
| Slate Mountain | SW 234° | 1,059 m | 14.8 mi |
| Grassy Knoll | SW 232° | 1,049 m | 11.4 mi |
| Indian Ridge | WSW 256° | 1,037 m | 16.7 mi |
- 1.1 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 28.0 mi off the Hanging Rock Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Smart View Overlook · 2 mi
- The Saddle Overlook · 10 mi
- Pine Spur Overlook · 10 mi
- Rock Castle Gorge · 10 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Turners Knob: 0.1 mi
- Shortts Knob: 2.1 mi
- Chimney Rock: 3.0 mi
- The Haycocks: 4.0 mi
- Pocket Ridge: 4.0 mi
Parks
- Deep Run Camp Area: 5.4 mi
- Rennet Bag Recreation Area: 5.7 mi
- Ryans Branch Recreation Area: 6.4 mi
- Mines Branch Recreation Area: 6.5 mi
- Warren G. Lineberry Community Park: 6.9 mi
Museums: 7
- Floyd County Historical: 6.9 mi
- Blue Ridge Farm Museum: 9.7 mi
- Virginia Fire Museum, Inc. Office & Crew Quarters: 14.3 mi
- Christiansburg Institute Museum: 19.2 mi
- Montgomery Museum of Art and History: 19.6 mi
Nature reserves: 7
Historic sites: 5
- Montgomery County War Memorial: 19.6 mi
- Montgomery County Public Safety Monument: 19.6 mi
- Montgomery County Bicentennial: 19.6 mi
- Montgomery County Confederate Monument: 19.6 mi
- African American Memory & Storyboard: 19.6 mi
Attractions: 4
- One Clear View: 6.5 mi
- Sapphire Ballroom & Dance Center: 19.6 mi
- Dixie Caverns: 24.2 mi
- Pacabella Farm Alpacas & Boutique: 24.8 mi
Waterfalls: 3
- White Falls: 5.2 mi
- Camp Creek: 14.8 mi
- Bent Mountain Falls: 14.8 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Smart View Recreation Area: 1.9 mi
- Haven Heights Picnic Site: 24.8 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Radford Safety Rest Area North: 22.5 mi
- Iranto Rest Area: 23.3 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Calico Rock: 5.7 mi
Springs: 1
- Spring Well #25: 8.5 mi
Covered bridges: 1
- Bob White Covered Bridge: 8.9 mi
Beaches: 1
- Water Front: 22.0 mi
Gardens: 1
- Piedmont Vegetable Garden: 23.9 mi
Artworks: 1
- Ode to Jeff Gordon: 24.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:25 | 18:59 | 19:33 |
| June solstice | 06:03 | 20:06 | 20:44 |
| September equinox | 07:09 | 18:45 | 19:19 |
| December solstice | 07:31 | 16:28 | 17:08 |
Local time (America/New_York).
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