- Elevation, modelled
- 539 m
- Tallest summit within 21.3 miles
- Hinch Mountain931 m · 7.5 mi
- Nearest byway
- Sequatchie Valley Scenic Byway8.8 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:00local time
- Coordinates
- 35.6810, -84.9275
Piney River Area is a nature reserve in Tennessee, at a modelled 539 m. Hinch Mountain stands 931 m to the north-northwest, 7.5 miles off. The nearest named place is White Pine Cascades 28, a waterfall 0.5 miles away. Sequatchie Valley Scenic Byway passes 8.8 miles off.
- Built
- 1998
- Operated by
- Tennessee Department of Enviroment and Conservation
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.3 miles of Piney River Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinch Mountain | NNW 338° | 931 m | 7.5 mi |
| Dorton Knob | NNW 340° | 910 m | 8.7 mi |
| Bear Den Mountain | NNW 347° | 893 m | 8.4 mi |
| Brady Mountain | NNW 346° | 893 m | 10.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | N 8° | 862 m | 13.0 mi |
| Luper Mountain | NNE 22° | 833 m | 20.5 mi |
| Big Rock Mountain | NNE 14° | 824 m | 16.5 mi |
| Thorny Mountain | NNE 19° | 811 m | 18.4 mi |
- 8.8 mi off the Sequatchie Valley Scenic BywayNational
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Natures Park: 4.0 mi
- Spring City Park: 4.2 mi
- Holloway Park: 4.3 mi
- Yellow Creek Wildlife Management Area: 8.5 mi
- Meigs County Park: 8.9 mi
Peaks
- Gort Knob: 5.4 mi
- Walker Knob: 5.9 mi
- Lee Knob: 6.4 mi
- Worthington Knob: 6.9 mi
- Clayton Knob: 7.1 mi
Waterfalls: 27
- White Pine Cascades 28: 0.5 mi
- Deep Pool Cascades 8: 0.9 mi
- Hemlock Falls: 0.9 mi
- Pine Branch Falls: 1.6 mi
- Stinging Fork Falls 60: 2.8 mi
Cliffs: 23
- Spider Den Bluff: 0.6 mi
- Indian Head Point Overlook: 2.8 mi
- Dickey Bluff: 7.3 mi
- Hunter Bluff: 9.7 mi
- Wann Bluff: 9.8 mi
Nature reserves: 13
- Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area: 2.5 mi
- Soak Creek State Scenic River: 3.9 mi
- Shut-in Gap Road Area: 4.4 mi
- Piney Falls State Natural Area: 4.8 mi
- Hinch Mountain Area: 6.8 mi
Springs: 11
- Mars Hill Spring: 5.9 mi
- Moulton Spring: 6.5 mi
- Dripping Spring: 11.0 mi
- Black Mountain Springhouse: 13.1 mi
- Sensaboy Spring: 13.2 mi
Historic sites: 10
- Spring City Bus/Train Accident Memorial: 3.8 mi
- Troop 45: 12.6 mi
- Clarence Darrow: 13.7 mi
- William Jennings Bryan: 13.7 mi
- Centinnial Park Water Fountain Monument: 13.8 mi
Museums: 8
- Spring City Depot Museum & Railfan Spot: 3.9 mi
- Rhea County Museum: 13.7 mi
- Meigs County Historical Museum: 13.8 mi
- Jane Manley Museum: 15.2 mi
- Native Stone Museum: 19.2 mi
Picnic sites: 6
- Spring City Railfan Spot: 3.8 mi
- Roadside Table: 6.1 mi
- Roane County Park Picnic Shed 5: 22.4 mi
- Newton Ford Picnic Area: 22.9 mi
- George's Hole: 23.5 mi
Attractions: 4
- Head of the Sequatchie River: 8.9 mi
- Virgin Falls Trailhead: 23.2 mi
- George's Hole: 23.5 mi
- Whale Face Rock: 24.0 mi
Rest areas: 4
- Cumberland County I-40 West Rest Area: 17.1 mi
- Cumberland County I-40 East Rest Area: 18.4 mi
- McMinn County Rest Area Southbound: 22.0 mi
- McMinn County Rest Area Northbound: 22.1 mi
Artworks: 1
- Sam: 6.6 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Cute: 13.1 mi
Beaches: 1
- CMRPOA Beach - Residents Only: 15.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:44 | 18:18 | 18:52 |
| June solstice | 05:25 | 19:22 | 20:00 |
| September equinox | 06:28 | 18:05 | 18:38 |
| December solstice | 06:46 | 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, 4 mi away.
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