- Elevation, modelled
- 784 m
- Tallest summit within 5.9 miles
- Yellow Mountain1,562 m · 4.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Mountain Waters Scenic Bywayon it
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:51local time
- Coordinates
- 35.1175, -83.2727
Cullasaja Gorge is a cliff in North Carolina, at a modelled 784 m. Yellow Mountain stands 1,562 m to the east-northeast, 4.8 miles off. The nearest named place is Cullasaja Falls, a waterfall 0.2 miles away. Mountain Waters Scenic Byway runs past it.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 5.9 miles of Cullasaja Gorge. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Mountain | ENE 75° | 1,562 m | 4.8 mi |
| Shortoff Mountain | E 97° | 1,521 m | 5.2 mi |
| Hogback Mountain | NE 45° | 1,503 m | 3.9 mi |
| Black Rock Mountain | ENE 63° | 1,503 m | 4.4 mi |
| Little Hogback Mountain | NE 47° | 1,502 m | 4.2 mi |
| Old Rocky Mountain | NNE 25° | 1,462 m | 5.9 mi |
| Fishhawk Mountain | WSW 239° | 1,445 m | 2.6 mi |
| Goat Knob | E 90° | 1,418 m | 5.2 mi |
- On the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway
- On the Waterfall Byway
- 14.1 mi off the Oscar Wigington Scenic Byway
- 15.2 mi off the Whitewater Way
Overlooks nearby
- Dry Falls Viewing Platform · 4 mi
- Whitewater Falls Overlook · 16 mi
- Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform · 16 mi
- Rainbow Falls · 17 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Waterfalls
- Cullasaja Falls: 0.2 mi
- Crow Creek Falls: 0.4 mi
- Upper Crow Creek Falls: 0.5 mi
- Quarry Falls: 1.7 mi
- Scandin Falls: 2.3 mi
Peaks
- Lamb Mountain: 0.5 mi
- Everett Mountain: 1.0 mi
- Houston Knob: 1.2 mi
- California Ridge: 1.4 mi
- Henderson Mountain: 1.4 mi
Parks
- Prentiss Bridge Stream Access: 5.7 mi
- Highlands Recreation Park: 5.9 mi
- Kelsey-Hutchinson Park: 6.2 mi
- Rhododendron Park: 6.3 mi
- Franklin RV Park: 6.9 mi
Cliffs: 18
- Western Cliffs: 4.1 mi
- Cedar Cliff: 4.5 mi
- The Catstairs: 5.9 mi
- Wildcat Cliffs: 6.8 mi
- Sunset Rock: 6.9 mi
Historic sites: 13
- Catamount Statue: 14.1 mi
- Air Force B25C Plane Crash Memorial: 15.2 mi
- Chattooga Town: 15.4 mi
- Founding of Jackson County and Time Capsule: 17.9 mi
- Jackson County Armed Forces Memorial: 17.9 mi
Museums: 9
- Highlands Nature Center: 6.6 mi
- Scottish Tartans Museum: 7.5 mi
- Macon County Historical Museum: 7.6 mi
- American Museum of the House Cat: 13.6 mi
- Fine Art Museum: 14.1 mi
Attractions: 9
- 12 Spies Vineyards: 13.1 mi
- Wasilik Poplar: 13.8 mi
- Bear Lake Reserve: 14.7 mi
- Judaculla Rock: 15.7 mi
- The Fugitive Train Wreck: 17.5 mi
Artworks: 8
- Ear: 13.8 mi
- Wi: 14.4 mi
- Chalice: 14.4 mi
- American Eclipse: 14.4 mi
- Confederate Soldiers Monument: 17.9 mi
Nature reserves: 5
- Kelsey Trail Preserve: 6.1 mi
- Ralph and Louise Sargent Preserve: 6.4 mi
- Brushy Face Preserve: 6.7 mi
- Satulah Mountain Preserves: 7.1 mi
- Warwoman Wildlife Management Area: 13.1 mi
Gardens: 4
- Franklin Garden: 7.6 mi
- Annie Dee Leatherman Smith Memorial Garden: 12.4 mi
- Cullowhee Community Garden: 14.8 mi
- Sylva Community Garden: 18.0 mi
Springs: 4
- Big Spring: 12.3 mi
- Moody Spring: 15.8 mi
- Wine Spring: 18.0 mi
- Cool Spring: 22.4 mi
Beaches: 2
- Sandbar Pool Beach: 15.0 mi
- Sandstone Beach: 22.7 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Smoky Mountain Visitor Center: 6.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:38 | 19:12 | 19:45 |
| June solstice | 06:20 | 20:14 | 20:51 |
| September equinox | 07:22 | 18:58 | 19:32 |
| December solstice | 07:38 | 16:46 | 17:26 |
Local time (America/New_York).
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