- Elevation
- 571 m
- Tallest summit within 7.6 miles
- The Pinnacle1,347 m · 7.5 mi
- Nearest byway
- Waterfall Byway1.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:53local time
- Coordinates
- 35.0193, -83.7964
Nantahala Purchase Unit is a park in North Carolina, at a recorded 571 m. The Pinnacle stands 1,347 m to the east-northeast, 7.5 miles off. The nearest named place is Gibson Cove, a park 0.6 miles away. Waterfall Byway passes 1.3 miles off.
- Elevation
- 571 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 7.6 miles of Nantahala Purchase Unit. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | ENE 66° | 1,347 m | 7.5 mi |
| Chestnut Stomp Knob | NNE 14° | 1,343 m | 7.0 mi |
| Vineyard Mountain | ENE 66° | 1,343 m | 7.5 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | ESE 122° | 1,276 m | 7.1 mi |
| Birch Knob | ENE 64° | 1,224 m | 6.8 mi |
| Double Knob | S 190° | 1,224 m | 7.4 mi |
| Fender Knob | N 8° | 1,215 m | 7.2 mi |
| Skut Knob | ESE 113° | 1,172 m | 7.3 mi |
- 1.3 mi off the Waterfall Byway
- 10.0 mi off the Russell-Brasstown National Scenic BywayNational
- 12.1 mi off the Nantahala Byway
- 13.2 mi off the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Raven Cliffs · 21 mi
- Waterfall view deck · 22 mi
- Hooper Point Overlook · 23 mi
- Shute Cove Overlook · 23 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Gibson Cove: 0.6 mi
- Clay County Recreation Park: 2.0 mi
- Towns County Park: 3.7 mi
- Lake Chatuge Recreation Area: 4.6 mi
- Hiawassee Town Square: 5.4 mi
Peaks
- Schoolhouse Hill: 1.6 mi
- Orators Knob: 1.7 mi
- Jackrabbit Mountain: 2.0 mi
- Dan Knob: 2.6 mi
- Cherry Mountain: 2.8 mi
Waterfalls
- Leatherwood Falls: 6.4 mi
- Rainforest Falls: 7.5 mi
- Bald Springs Falls: 7.5 mi
- Lower Bald Springs Falls: 7.5 mi
- Clear Creek Falls: 12.0 mi
Attractions: 21
- Turbine: 0.6 mi
- Cherokee Homestead Exhibit: 2.2 mi
- Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds: 3.7 mi
- Waterwheel: 3.9 mi
- Fishing Hole Rock: 3.9 mi
Cliffs: 10
- Sheep Nose: 5.0 mi
- Blue Bluff: 10.6 mi
- Lovers Leap: 15.0 mi
- Cobb Bluff: 16.8 mi
- Crowder Bluff: 17.9 mi
Historic sites: 9
- Towns County Veterans Memorial Park: 7.2 mi
- Trees Plaque: 14.3 mi
- Site of Fort Butler: 14.4 mi
- Senator Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway, 1969: 20.5 mi
- Junaluska Memorial: 20.8 mi
Museums: 6
- Old Union County Courthouse: 13.5 mi
- Cherokee County Historical Museum: 14.2 mi
- John B. Derden CCC Museum: 18.8 mi
- Junaluska Museum: 20.8 mi
- Graham County Historical Association: 21.0 mi
Nature reserves: 4
- Henry Grady Burrell Preserve: 6.8 mi
- Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area: 17.4 mi
- Mark Trail Wilderness: 19.3 mi
- Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area: 21.8 mi
Artworks: 3
- Rivercane Rendezvous: 9.2 mi
- Rivercane Clan Pole: 9.3 mi
- Eagle Dancer: 9.3 mi
Springs: 3
- Chattahoochee Source Spring: 13.6 mi
- Wine Spring: 16.1 mi
- Big Spring: 18.2 mi
Gardens: 2
- Hamilton Gardens: 3.9 mi
- Nextgen Pest Solutions: 18.6 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Cherohala Skyway restroom/trail head: 22.8 mi
- Smoky Mountain Visitor Center: 23.7 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Burton: 18.8 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Cherokee Lake Picnic Area: 21.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:40 | 19:14 | 19:47 |
| June solstice | 06:22 | 20:16 | 20:53 |
| September equinox | 07:24 | 19:00 | 19:34 |
| December solstice | 07:40 | 16:49 | 17:28 |
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 | 37 | 40 | 47 | 54 | 63 | 70 | 73 | 72 | 67 | 57 | 46 | 40 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Hayesville 1 NE, 3 mi away.
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