- Elevation, modelled
- 274 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Ulvin Hill336 m · 21.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Great River Road5.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:01local time
- Coordinates
- 44.6400, -92.8959
Chimney Rock Scenic and Natural Area is a nature reserve in Minnesota, at a modelled 274 m. Ulvin Hill stands 336 m to the east, 22 miles off. The nearest named place is Sylvia's Garden, a garden 3.1 miles away. Great River Road passes 5.3 miles off. 13 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Operated by
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Chimney Rock Scenic and Natural Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulvin Hill | E 92° | 336 m | 21.7 mi |
| Melander Hill | NNE 33° | 330 m | 17.9 mi |
| Dills Mound | NE 35° | 320 m | 11.8 mi |
| Starks Mound | NNE 31° | 310 m | 13.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Bluff | ESE 106° | 310 m | 24.7 mi |
| Bissel's Mound | N 9° | 307 m | 19.8 mi |
| East Prairie Hill | SW 214° | 297 m | 11.6 mi |
| West Praire Hill | SW 215° | 294 m | 11.7 mi |
- 5.3 mi off the Great River RoadNational
- 8.6 mi off the St. Croix Scenic Byway
- 24.2 mi off the Grand Rounds Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Spring Lake Overlook · 8 mi
- Vista point · 19 mi
- Scenic Overlook · 19 mi
- Carlson Kiln · 19 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Vermillion Park: 4.1 mi
- Riverwood Park: 5.3 mi
- South Pines Park: 5.4 mi
- Cari Park: 5.5 mi
- Tuttle Park: 5.6 mi
Nature reserves
- South Branch Vermillion River AMA: 5.6 mi
- Hastings Wildlife Management Area: 5.9 mi
- Gores Aquatic Management Area: 8.1 mi
- River Terrace Prairie SNA: 8.4 mi
- Gemini Aquatic Management Area: 8.6 mi
Historic sites
- Temple: 7.4 mi
- Spiral Bridge Monument: 7.6 mi
- Veterans Memorial Levee Park: 7.6 mi
- Veteran’s Memorial: 8.9 mi
- William Colvill State Monument: 9.1 mi
Artworks: 59
- The Gathering: 13.2 mi
- Young Sculptor's Project: 18.1 mi
- 2nd Street Bridge: 18.1 mi
- 5th Street Bridge: 18.1 mi
- Threshold: 18.2 mi
Gardens: 30
- Sylvia's Garden: 3.1 mi
- Spring Lake Park Reserve Community Garden: 8.7 mi
- Prairie Island Community Garden: 12.1 mi
- Biscanyne Park Community Garden: 12.7 mi
- Church Garden: 13.0 mi
Museums: 28
- Cannon Falls Historical Museum: 9.1 mi
- Vasa Museum: 12.7 mi
- Northfield Historical Society: 18.2 mi
- Goodhue County Historical Society Museum: 18.2 mi
- Red Wing Shoe Museum: 18.5 mi
Peaks: 13
- Friendship Point: 9.7 mi
- East Prairie Hill: 11.6 mi
- West Praire Hill: 11.7 mi
- Dills Mound: 11.8 mi
- Starks Mound: 13.7 mi
Beaches: 12
- Lake Byllesby Beach: 9.2 mi
- Lake Byllesby beach: 9.3 mi
- Dog Cove: 16.4 mi
- Pembles Beach: 17.9 mi
- Crystal Lake Beach: 18.8 mi
Picnic sites: 11
- Anderson Memorial Rest Area: 8.8 mi
- fire ring: 9.4 mi
- St Croix Picnic Area: 14.7 mi
- Wabun C: 24.3 mi
- Wabun D: 24.3 mi
Cliffs: 8
- Robinson's Rocks: 13.0 mi
- Skidmore Bluff: 15.5 mi
- Jackson Bluff: 21.8 mi
- West Clay Pit: 22.0 mi
- Middle Clay Pit: 22.0 mi
Rest areas: 7
- wayside rest: 12.6 mi
- Claybank Pits: 19.9 mi
- John Liebenstein Memorial Rest Area: 20.6 mi
- New Market Rest Area - Southbound: 20.8 mi
- St. Croix Rest Area: 21.9 mi
Waterfalls: 6
- Vermillion Falls: 6.6 mi
- Hidden Falls: 22.6 mi
- Hidden Falls: 23.7 mi
- Caron Park Falls: 24.0 mi
- Molly Falls: 24.1 mi
Attractions: 6
- Cannon Valley Fairgrounds: 8.8 mi
- Ampitheater: 17.3 mi
- Santa's Cottage: 18.2 mi
- Memorial Chime Tower: 18.8 mi
- Saint Croix Railroad: 20.0 mi
Ghost towns: 3
- Point Douglas: 8.6 mi
- Nininger: 8.9 mi
- Lewiston: 12.9 mi
Springs: 2
- White Worm Springs: 17.4 mi
- Coldwater Spring: 23.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:16 | 18:46 | 19:24 |
| June solstice | 05:27 | 20:16 | 21:01 |
| September equinox | 06:59 | 18:32 | 19:11 |
| December solstice | 07:46 | 15:46 | 16:35 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 15 | 19 | 31 | 46 | 58 | 69 | 73 | 71 | 63 | 50 | 35 | 22 |
| Precip in | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Hastings DAM 2, 8 mi away.
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