- Elevation
- 708 m
- Tallest summit within 13.9 miles
- Rich Patch Mountains1,120 m · 10.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Farm Heritage Road6.8 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:46local time
- Coordinates
- 37.6871, -80.1320
Piney Point is a cliff in Virginia, at a recorded 708 m. Rich Patch Mountains stands 1,120 m to the east, 10 miles off. The nearest named place is High Point, a cliff 0.9 miles away. Farm Heritage Road passes 6.8 miles off.
- Elevation
- 708 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 13.9 miles of Piney Point. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Patch Mountains | E 86° | 1,120 m | 10.4 mi |
| Hanging Rock | SSW 203° | 1,102 m | 9.3 mi |
| Nicholls Knob | ESE 105° | 1,084 m | 6.1 mi |
| Montgomery Knob | E 83° | 1,081 m | 10.7 mi |
| Bald Mountain | SE 134° | 1,074 m | 7.2 mi |
| Mud Run Mountain | E 81° | 1,067 m | 7.3 mi |
| Fork Mountain | ESE 114° | 1,039 m | 6.7 mi |
| Smith Knob | N 353° | 1,038 m | 13.0 mi |
- 6.8 mi off the Farm Heritage Road
- 11.7 mi off the Midland TrailNational
- 26.1 mi off the Highlands Scenic Byway
- 25.7 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Montvale Overlook · 28 mi
- Harveys Knob Overlook · 28 mi
- Harvey's Knob Overlook · 28 mi
- Sharp Top Overlook · 28 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Bear Wallow: 1.2 mi
- Hickory Hill: 1.8 mi
- Morning Knob: 2.2 mi
- Jingling Rocks: 3.0 mi
- Sweet Springs Mountain: 3.7 mi
Parks: 36
- National Childrens Forest: 3.6 mi
- Lynnside Historic District: 7.5 mi
- Humpback Bridge Wayside: 9.1 mi
- Covington City Park & Pool: 10.1 mi
- Covington Historic District: 10.4 mi
Springs: 7
- Thomas Spring: 2.1 mi
- Sweet Chalybeate Spring: 6.6 mi
- Rowan Memorial Home Spring: 6.8 mi
- Old Sweet Springs: 7.1 mi
- Cove Creek Spring: 10.2 mi
Waterfalls: 6
- Beaverdam Falls: 5.8 mi
- The Cascades: 5.8 mi
- Middle Cascades: 5.9 mi
- Falling Spring Falls: 16.0 mi
- Stony Run Falls: 21.5 mi
Museums: 6
- Alleghany Historical Society: 10.3 mi
- Craig County Historical Society: 12.7 mi
- Second Creek Mill: 17.8 mi
- Greenbrier Military School Museum: 18.5 mi
- Botetourt County Historical Society & Museum, Inc: 19.1 mi
Attractions: 6
- Tingler's Mill: 10.9 mi
- The Bunker: 11.8 mi
- Organ Cave: 16.8 mi
- Lost World Caverns: 19.9 mi
- Eastern Continental Divide: 22.8 mi
Cliffs: 5
- High Point: 0.9 mi
- Lovers Leap: 12.1 mi
- Coffman Hill: 16.1 mi
- Tinker Cliffs: 18.7 mi
- Dragon's Tooth: 22.7 mi
Nature reserves: 5
- Beaverdam Falls: 5.7 mi
- Slaty Mountain Preserve: 8.0 mi
- Craig Creek Recreation Area: 10.3 mi
- Johnsons Creek State Natural Area Preserve: 10.7 mi
- Carvins Cove: 22.0 mi
Historic sites: 5
- Government Floyd Monument: 7.6 mi
- Roaring Run Furnace: 13.2 mi
- Callie Furnace: 18.0 mi
- Eagle Rock Lime Kilns: 18.2 mi
- Audie Murphy Memorial Monument: 22.9 mi
Ghost towns: 4
- Brink: 16.0 mi
- Whitcomb: 17.3 mi
- Alum Springs: 17.8 mi
- Howrytown: 21.8 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Jerry's Run Safety Rest Area: 9.1 mi
- Troutville Safety Rest Area: 23.1 mi
- Virginia Rest Area Mile 158 South (I-81): 23.1 mi
Beaches: 1
- Dunlap Beach: 8.9 mi
Artworks: 1
- Udderly Chic(k): 10.9 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Bolar Mountain Picnic Area: 22.4 mi
Gardens: 1
- Community Garden: 24.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:25 | 18:58 | 19:33 |
| June solstice | 06:00 | 20:07 | 20:46 |
| September equinox | 07:09 | 18:45 | 19:19 |
| December solstice | 07:33 | 16:25 | 17:06 |
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 | 32 | 35 | 42 | 52 | 61 | 69 | 73 | 71 | 65 | 54 | 43 | 36 |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Covington Fltr PLT, 12 mi away.
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