- Elevation, modelled
- 712 m
- Tallest summit within 17.2 miles
- Buffalo Mountain1,210 m · 12.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Blue Ridge Parkway4.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:45local time
- Coordinates
- 36.9232, -80.3280
Floyd Rec Park is a park in Virginia, at a modelled 712 m. Buffalo Mountain stands 1,210 m to the southwest, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is Floyd County Historical, a museum 0.8 miles away. Blue Ridge Parkway passes 4.0 miles off.
- Operated by
- Floyd County Parks and Rec
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 17.2 miles of Floyd Rec Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Mountain | SW 223° | 1,210 m | 12.0 mi |
| Hog Mountain | SSW 205° | 1,087 m | 10.3 mi |
| Jones Mountain | SSW 203° | 1,081 m | 9.0 mi |
| Rocky Knob | S 186° | 1,080 m | 7.2 mi |
| Slate Mountain | SSW 205° | 1,059 m | 11.2 mi |
| Grassy Knoll | SSW 192° | 1,049 m | 8.6 mi |
| Indian Ridge | WSW 239° | 1,037 m | 10.4 mi |
| Long Mountain | SW 222° | 1,027 m | 12.5 mi |
- 4.0 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 28.3 mi off the Hanging Rock Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- The Saddle Overlook · 7 mi
- Rock Castle Gorge · 8 mi
- Smart View Overlook · 8 mi
- Pine Spur Overlook · 14 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Warren G. Lineberry Community Park: 1.0 mi
- Deep Run Camp Area: 10.0 mi
- Riner Historic District: 11.5 mi
- Mabry Mill Historic Mill Area: 12.6 mi
- Mabry Mill: 12.7 mi
Peaks
- Stockers Knob: 1.7 mi
- The Haycocks: 4.8 mi
- Panther Knob: 5.2 mi
- Shortts Knob: 5.3 mi
- Rakes Knob: 5.3 mi
Historic sites: 11
- Montgomery County War Memorial: 14.9 mi
- Montgomery County Public Safety Monument: 15.0 mi
- Montgomery County Bicentennial: 15.0 mi
- Montgomery County Confederate Monument: 15.0 mi
- African American Memory & Storyboard: 15.0 mi
Museums: 9
- Floyd County Historical: 0.8 mi
- Christiansburg Institute Museum: 14.9 mi
- Montgomery Museum of Art and History: 15.0 mi
- Blue Ridge Farm Museum: 16.8 mi
- Virginia Fire Museum, Inc. Office & Crew Quarters: 21.0 mi
Artworks: 7
- Ode to Jeff Gordon: 20.3 mi
- Frank Beamer Statue: 21.0 mi
- Perspective Gallery: 21.8 mi
- Modern Art: 21.9 mi
- Modern Art: 21.9 mi
Nature reserves: 6
- Chestnut Creek Wetlands State Natural Area Preserve: 8.6 mi
- Camp Branch Natural Area Preserve: 11.7 mi
- Fairy Stone State Park: 15.6 mi
- Sweet Springs State Natural Area Preserve: 16.5 mi
- Falls Ridge Preserve: 18.7 mi
Gardens: 5
- Radford Alumni Memorial Garden: 19.4 mi
- Piedmont Vegetable Garden: 20.2 mi
- Hahn Horticultural Garden: 21.2 mi
- Volvo Break Area Indoor Garden: 23.6 mi
- Break Area Indoor Garden and Gazebo: 23.7 mi
Attractions: 3
- One Clear View: 0.9 mi
- Sapphire Ballroom & Dance Center: 14.9 mi
- Dixie Caverns: 24.3 mi
Waterfalls: 3
- White Falls: 11.6 mi
- Camp Creek: 15.6 mi
- Bent Mountain Falls: 15.7 mi
Cliffs: 2
- Cracker Point: 7.4 mi
- Calico Rock: 13.0 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Smart View Recreation Area: 7.8 mi
- Haven Heights Picnic Site: 18.6 mi
Beaches: 2
- Water Front: 14.6 mi
- Waterfront: 18.8 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Radford Safety Rest Area North: 16.2 mi
- Iranto Rest Area: 22.6 mi
Covered bridges: 1
- Bob White Covered Bridge: 10.9 mi
Springs: 1
- Spring Well #25: 12.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:26 | 18:59 | 19:33 |
| June solstice | 06:03 | 20:06 | 20:45 |
| September equinox | 07:10 | 18:46 | 19:20 |
| December solstice | 07:31 | 16:28 | 17:09 |
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 | 51 | 59 | 67 | 71 | 69 | 63 | 52 | 42 | 35 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Floyd 2 NE, 2 mi away.
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