- Elevation
- 583 m
- Tallest summit within 14.3 miles
- Rich Patch Mountains1,120 m · 7.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Farm Heritage Road9.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:46local time
- Coordinates
- 37.6619, -80.0741
National Childrens Forest is a park in Virginia, at a recorded 583 m. Rich Patch Mountains stands 1,120 m to the east-northeast, 7.7 miles off. The nearest named place is Little Mountain, a peak 2.6 miles away. Farm Heritage Road passes 9.2 miles off.
- Elevation
- 583 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 14.3 miles of National Childrens Forest. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Patch Mountains | ENE 71° | 1,120 m | 7.7 mi |
| Hanging Rock | SW 225° | 1,102 m | 9.7 mi |
| Nicholls Knob | E 87° | 1,084 m | 2.7 mi |
| Montgomery Knob | ENE 68° | 1,081 m | 8.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | SSE 147° | 1,074 m | 3.8 mi |
| Mud Run Mountain | NE 54° | 1,067 m | 5.0 mi |
| Fork Mountain | ESE 109° | 1,039 m | 3.1 mi |
| Morning Knob | NNW 330° | 1,035 m | 4.2 mi |
- 9.2 mi off the Farm Heritage Road
- 15.2 mi off the Midland TrailNational
- 23.8 mi off the Highlands Scenic Byway
- 22.3 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Montvale Overlook · 24 mi
- Harveys Knob Overlook · 24 mi
- Harvey's Knob Overlook · 24 mi
- Sharp Top Overlook · 25 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Little Mountain: 2.6 mi
- Nicholls Knob: 2.7 mi
- Fork Mountain: 3.1 mi
- Hickory Hill: 3.3 mi
- Bald Mountain: 3.8 mi
Parks: 40
- Humpback Bridge Wayside: 9.7 mi
- Covington City Park & Pool: 9.7 mi
- Lynnside Historic District: 9.7 mi
- Field of Dreams: 9.7 mi
- Covington Historic District: 10.0 mi
Springs: 7
- Thomas Spring: 5.6 mi
- Rowan Memorial Home Spring: 9.0 mi
- Sweet Chalybeate Spring: 9.1 mi
- Old Sweet Springs: 9.3 mi
- Cove Creek Spring: 13.2 mi
Nature reserves: 7
- Craig Creek Recreation Area: 6.6 mi
- Beaverdam Falls: 8.7 mi
- Slaty Mountain Preserve: 10.8 mi
- Johnsons Creek State Natural Area Preserve: 12.1 mi
- Carvins Cove: 19.4 mi
Museums: 7
- Alleghany Historical Society: 9.9 mi
- Craig County Historical Society: 11.1 mi
- Botetourt County Historical Society & Museum, Inc: 15.6 mi
- C&O Railway Heritage Center: 17.4 mi
- Second Creek Mill: 20.9 mi
Cliffs: 6
- Piney Point: 3.6 mi
- High Point: 4.4 mi
- Lovers Leap: 10.9 mi
- Tinker Cliffs: 16.0 mi
- Coffman Hill: 19.7 mi
Waterfalls: 6
- Beaverdam Falls: 8.8 mi
- The Cascades: 8.8 mi
- Middle Cascades: 8.9 mi
- Falling Spring Falls: 15.8 mi
- Stony Run Falls: 20.4 mi
Historic sites: 6
- Government Floyd Monument: 9.8 mi
- Roaring Run Furnace: 10.4 mi
- Eagle Rock Lime Kilns: 14.9 mi
- Callie Furnace: 15.9 mi
- Audie Murphy Memorial Monument: 22.2 mi
Attractions: 5
- Tingler's Mill: 12.2 mi
- The Bunker: 15.4 mi
- Organ Cave: 20.2 mi
- Eastern Continental Divide: 22.8 mi
- Lost World Caverns: 23.5 mi
Ghost towns: 4
- Howrytown: 18.5 mi
- Brink: 19.5 mi
- Whitcomb: 20.9 mi
- Alum Springs: 21.3 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Jerry's Run Safety Rest Area: 12.0 mi
- Troutville Safety Rest Area: 19.6 mi
- Virginia Rest Area Mile 158 South (I-81): 19.6 mi
Gardens: 2
- Community Garden: 22.1 mi
- Beale Garden: 22.5 mi
Beaches: 1
- Dunlap Beach: 9.5 mi
Artworks: 1
- Udderly Chic(k): 12.2 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Bolar Mountain Picnic Area: 23.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:25 | 18:58 | 19:32 |
| June solstice | 06:00 | 20:07 | 20:46 |
| September equinox | 07:09 | 18:44 | 19:19 |
| December solstice | 07:32 | 16:25 | 17:06 |
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 | 52 | 61 | 69 | 73 | 71 | 65 | 54 | 43 | 36 |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Covington Fltr PLT, 11 mi away.
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