- Elevation, modelled
- 732 m
- Tallest summit within 18.1 miles
- Hinch Mountain931 m · 0.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Sequatchie Valley Scenic Byway3.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:00local time
- Coordinates
- 35.7703, -84.9778
Hinch Mountain Area is a nature reserve in Tennessee, at a modelled 732 m. Hinch Mountain stands 931 m to the north, 0.8 miles off. Sequatchie Valley Scenic Byway passes 3.1 miles off.
- Built
- 1998
- Operated by
- Tennessee Department of Enviroment and Convservation
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 18.1 miles of Hinch Mountain Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinch Mountain | N 357° | 931 m | 0.8 mi |
| Dorton Knob | N 355° | 910 m | 2.0 mi |
| Bear Den Mountain | NNE 23° | 893 m | 2.2 mi |
| Brady Mountain | N 6° | 893 m | 3.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | NE 35° | 862 m | 8.2 mi |
| Luper Mountain | NE 40° | 833 m | 16.6 mi |
| Big Rock Mountain | NE 35° | 824 m | 12.0 mi |
| Thorny Mountain | NE 39° | 811 m | 14.3 mi |
- 3.1 mi off the Sequatchie Valley Scenic BywayNational
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Hinch Mountain: 0.8 mi
- Dorton Knob: 2.0 mi
- Bear Den Mountain: 2.2 mi
- Blalock Knob: 2.8 mi
- Gort Knob: 3.4 mi
Parks: 54
- Natures Park: 8.3 mi
- Holloway Park: 8.6 mi
- Cumberland Mountain: 8.8 mi
- Spring City Park: 9.0 mi
- Cumberland Mountain: 9.8 mi
Waterfalls: 30
- Keaton Falls: 1.3 mi
- Stinging Fork Falls 60: 4.4 mi
- Pine Branch Falls: 6.2 mi
- Deep Pool Cascades 8: 6.2 mi
- White Pine Cascades 28: 6.3 mi
Cliffs: 17
- Indian Head Point Overlook: 4.4 mi
- Brady Bluff: 5.5 mi
- Spider Den Bluff: 6.3 mi
- Negro Jumpoff: 11.1 mi
- Dickey Bluff: 12.2 mi
Nature reserves: 13
- Head of Sequatchie Area: 1.9 mi
- Shut-in Gap Road Area: 2.6 mi
- Brady Mountain Area: 3.1 mi
- Soak Creek State Scenic River: 4.3 mi
- Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area: 4.5 mi
Springs: 10
- Dripping Spring: 5.4 mi
- Black Mountain Springhouse: 8.3 mi
- Mars Hill Spring: 9.3 mi
- Moulton Spring: 9.8 mi
- Holloway Spring: 16.6 mi
Picnic sites: 6
- Roadside Table: 8.0 mi
- Spring City Railfan Spot: 8.5 mi
- Newton Ford Picnic Area: 21.8 mi
- George's Hole: 22.0 mi
- Picnic Area: 22.1 mi
Museums: 6
- Spring City Depot Museum & Railfan Spot: 8.5 mi
- Native Stone Museum: 12.5 mi
- Military Memorial Museum: 12.6 mi
- Jane Manley Museum: 16.5 mi
- Rhea County Museum: 19.1 mi
Historic sites: 6
- Spring City Bus/Train Accident Memorial: 8.5 mi
- Troop 45: 12.8 mi
- Clarence Darrow: 19.1 mi
- William Jennings Bryan: 19.1 mi
- Centinnial Park Water Fountain Monument: 19.1 mi
Attractions: 4
- Head of the Sequatchie River: 2.3 mi
- Virgin Falls Trailhead: 18.0 mi
- George's Hole: 21.9 mi
- Whale Face Rock: 22.3 mi
Rest areas: 2
Artworks: 1
- Sam: 8.0 mi
Beaches: 1
- CMRPOA Beach - Residents Only: 10.3 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Cute: 19.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:44 | 18:18 | 18:52 |
| June solstice | 05:25 | 19:22 | 20:00 |
| September equinox | 06:29 | 18:05 | 18:38 |
| December solstice | 06:47 | 15:51 | 16:31 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 37 | 41 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 73 | 77 | 76 | 70 | 58 | 47 | 40 |
| Precip in | 5.7 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 4.1 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 6.0 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Spring City, 10 mi away.
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