- Elevation, modelled
- 147 m
- Tallest summit within 18.2 miles
- Compton Peak887 m · 15.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Skyline Drive10.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:42local time
- Coordinates
- 39.0140, -78.0445
John T Shipe JR Park is a park in Virginia, at a modelled 147 m. Compton Peak stands 887 m to the south-southwest, 15 miles off. The nearest named place is Lovers Leap, a cliff 0.7 miles away. Skyline Drive passes 11 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 18.2 miles of John T Shipe JR Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Peak | SSW 208° | 887 m | 15.2 mi |
| Carson Mountain | SSW 208° | 780 m | 14.4 mi |
| Dickey Hill | SW 218° | 740 m | 14.0 mi |
| Meneka Peak | WSW 254° | 730 m | 16.2 mi |
| High Knob | SSW 202° | 728 m | 9.5 mi |
| Blue Mountain | SSE 165° | 674 m | 4.1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | S 180° | 644 m | 10.3 mi |
| Signal Knob | WSW 257° | 642 m | 15.8 mi |
- 10.9 mi off the Skyline DriveNational
- 22.5 mi off the Journey Through Hallowed Ground BywayNational
- 18.4 mi off the Washington Heritage TrailNational
- 26.0 mi off the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Shenandoah Valley Overlook · 12 mi
- No Name Overlook · 14 mi
- Signal Knob Overlook · 14 mi
- Gooney Run Overlook · 15 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- The Blue Ball: 1.0 mi
- Venus Hill: 1.2 mi
- Paris: 3.1 mi
- Blue Mountain: 4.1 mi
- Orchard Hill Mountain: 5.6 mi
Parks
- University of Virginia Blandy Experimental Farm and Virginia State Arboretum: 3.6 mi
- White Post Historic District: 4.3 mi
- White Post Village Park: 4.4 mi
- Apple Mountain Park: 7.1 mi
- Linden Park: 7.6 mi
Attractions: 29
- Skyline Caverns: 12.2 mi
- Cider Stage: 13.0 mi
- Gem Mining Sluice: 13.0 mi
- Jumping Pillow #1: 13.0 mi
- Pathway Puzzle Maze: 13.1 mi
Historic sites: 26
- Snowden Ruins: 4.3 mi
- White Post: 4.4 mi
- Saratoga: 5.5 mi
- Town of Boyce: 5.5 mi
- Virginia Tech Massacre Memorial: 8.6 mi
Museums: 18
- Josephine School Community Museum: 9.4 mi
- Warren Rifles Confederate Museum: 10.2 mi
- Virginia Beer Museum: 10.3 mi
- Newtown Hitory Center: 10.5 mi
- Abram's Delight: 12.4 mi
Artworks: 17
- Warrior Statue: 9.0 mi
- "Stonewall" Jackson: 10.4 mi
- The Peacemakers: 12.2 mi
- Bird In Flight: 12.4 mi
- A Tasteful 1 Apple Statue: 13.0 mi
Springs: 16
- Yellow Rose Spring: 2.9 mi
- Rock Spring: 3.1 mi
- Vaucluse Spring: 12.1 mi
- Cool Spring: 12.7 mi
- Town Spring: 13.9 mi
Nature reserves: 11
- Appalachian Trail Corridor: 5.4 mi
- Blue Ridge Regional Park: 10.9 mi
- Eastham Park Trail and Front Royal Boat Landing: 11.2 mi
- Red Bud Run: 12.4 mi
- Potomac Appalachian Trail Club: 13.0 mi
Gardens: 10
- Community Garden: 3.6 mi
- Herb Garden: 3.7 mi
- Paris Vegetable Garden: 5.0 mi
- Demonstration Garden: 13.0 mi
- Culinary Gardens: 16.5 mi
Waterfalls: 7
- Pua Falls: 8.5 mi
- Lands Run Falls: 15.0 mi
- Miller Falls: 18.3 mi
- Greasy Falls: 20.5 mi
- Upper Overall Run Falls: 20.9 mi
Cliffs: 4
- Lovers Leap: 0.7 mi
- Rattlesnake Point: 22.5 mi
- Dog Cliff: 23.5 mi
- Three High Heads: 25.0 mi
Beaches: 4
- River Access: 11.9 mi
- River Access: 12.6 mi
- Shenandoah Lake Beach: 18.3 mi
- Beach 2: 24.9 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Dickey Ridge Picnic Grounds: 13.2 mi
- Picnic Area: 23.0 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Virginia Welcome Center at Clear Brook: 16.3 mi
- Gainsboro Tourist Park: 21.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:17 | 18:49 | 19:24 |
| June solstice | 05:47 | 20:02 | 20:42 |
| September equinox | 07:01 | 18:36 | 19:11 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:12 | 16:54 |
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 | 34 | 41 | 52 | 62 | 70 | 75 | 73 | 66 | 54 | 44 | 35 |
| Precip in | 2.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Winchester 7 SE, 9 mi away.
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