- Elevation, modelled
- 352 m
- Tallest summit within 14.4 miles
- Rich Patch Mountains1,120 m · 5.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Farm Heritage Road15.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:45local time
- Coordinates
- 37.6170, -79.9667
Craig Creek Recreation Area is a nature reserve in Virginia, at a modelled 352 m. Rich Patch Mountains stands 1,120 m to the north-northeast, 5.8 miles off. The nearest named place is Little Mountain, a peak 3.1 miles away. Farm Heritage Road passes 15 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 14.4 miles of Craig Creek Recreation Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Patch Mountains | NNE 14° | 1,120 m | 5.8 mi |
| Hanging Rock | WSW 254° | 1,102 m | 13.3 mi |
| Nicholls Knob | NW 316° | 1,084 m | 4.5 mi |
| Montgomery Knob | NNE 15° | 1,081 m | 6.3 mi |
| Bald Mountain | W 268° | 1,074 m | 3.8 mi |
| Mud Run Mountain | NNW 343° | 1,067 m | 6.3 mi |
| Fork Mountain | NW 306° | 1,039 m | 3.6 mi |
| Morning Knob | NW 310° | 1,035 m | 10.4 mi |
- 15.0 mi off the Farm Heritage Road
- 16.6 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 20.6 mi off the Highlands Scenic Byway
- 21.9 mi off the Midland TrailNational
Overlooks nearby
- Montvale Overlook · 18 mi
- Harveys Knob Overlook · 18 mi
- Harvey's Knob Overlook · 18 mi
- Sharp Top Overlook · 18 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Little Mountain: 3.1 mi
- Fork Mountain: 3.6 mi
- Bald Mountain: 3.8 mi
- Green Spur: 4.4 mi
- Nicholls Knob: 4.5 mi
Parks
- National Childrens Forest: 6.6 mi
- Field of Dreams: 8.9 mi
- Fincastle Historic District: 9.5 mi
- Covington City Park & Pool: 12.1 mi
- Covington Historic District: 12.2 mi
Historic sites: 17
- Roaring Run Furnace: 7.5 mi
- Eagle Rock Lime Kilns: 9.1 mi
- Callie Furnace: 13.6 mi
- Government Floyd Monument: 15.3 mi
- The Rock: 18.3 mi
Museums: 12
- Botetourt County Historical Society & Museum, Inc: 9.5 mi
- Craig County Historical Society: 11.0 mi
- Alleghany Historical Society: 12.1 mi
- C&O Railway Heritage Center: 15.8 mi
- Eleanor D Wilson Museum: 18.2 mi
Waterfalls: 9
- Beaverdam Falls: 15.0 mi
- The Cascades: 15.0 mi
- Middle Cascades: 15.2 mi
- Falling Spring Falls: 17.4 mi
- Stony Run Falls: 20.1 mi
Attractions: 9
- Tingler's Mill: 16.5 mi
- The Bunker: 22.0 mi
- Monacan Indian Living History Exhibit: 23.0 mi
- Natural Bridge of Virginia: 23.1 mi
- Caverns at Natural Bridge: 23.3 mi
Springs: 8
- Thomas Spring: 12.2 mi
- Rowan Memorial Home Spring: 14.7 mi
- Sweet Chalybeate Spring: 15.0 mi
- Old Sweet Springs: 15.0 mi
- Cove Creek Spring: 19.3 mi
Nature reserves: 7
- Beaverdam Falls: 14.9 mi
- Carvins Cove: 15.8 mi
- Johnsons Creek State Natural Area Preserve: 16.4 mi
- Slaty Mountain Preserve: 16.9 mi
- Read Mountain Preserve: 20.0 mi
Artworks: 7
- Udderly Chic(k): 16.5 mi
- The Rock: 22.6 mi
- The Solar Wind: 22.7 mi
- Roanoke Firefighter statue: 23.8 mi
- Henrietta Lacks: 24.0 mi
Cliffs: 5
- Piney Point: 10.3 mi
- High Point: 11.0 mi
- Lovers Leap: 11.8 mi
- Tinker Cliffs: 12.5 mi
- Dragon's Tooth: 21.0 mi
Gardens: 4
- Community Garden: 17.9 mi
- Beale Garden: 18.2 mi
- George Washington Carver Community Garden: 23.5 mi
- Mountain View Community Garden: 24.0 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Troutville Safety Rest Area: 13.3 mi
- Virginia Rest Area Mile 158 South (I-81): 13.3 mi
- Jerry's Run Safety Rest Area: 18.0 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Howrytown: 13.1 mi
Beaches: 1
- Dunlap Beach: 13.3 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Cascade Falls Picnic Area: 23.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:24 | 18:57 | 19:32 |
| June solstice | 05:59 | 20:06 | 20:45 |
| September equinox | 07:08 | 18:44 | 19:19 |
| December solstice | 07:32 | 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, 14 mi away.
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