- Elevation
- 770 m
- Tallest summit within 12.0 miles
- Apple Orchard Mountain1,287 m · 7.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Blue Ridge Parkwayon it
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:43local time
- Coordinates
- 37.4468, -79.6025
Peaks of Otter Recreation Area is a park in Virginia, at a recorded 770 m. Apple Orchard Mountain stands 1,287 m to the northeast, 7.0 miles off. The nearest named place is Big Spring, a spring 0.4 miles away. Blue Ridge Parkway runs past it.
- Elevation
- 770 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 12.0 miles of Peaks of Otter Recreation Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Orchard Mountain | NE 46° | 1,287 m | 7.0 mi |
| Thunder Hill | NE 43° | 1,221 m | 7.9 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | ENE 72° | 1,215 m | 1.1 mi |
| Sharp Top Mountain | S 188° | 1,167 m | 0.9 mi |
| Onion Mountain | NE 54° | 1,157 m | 5.9 mi |
| Headforemost Mountain | NE 54° | 1,131 m | 3.9 mi |
| The Pinnacle | ENE 64° | 1,119 m | 1.5 mi |
| Floyd Mountain | NE 36° | 1,088 m | 4.4 mi |
- On the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 25.3 mi off the Highlands Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Headforemost Mountain Overlook · 3 mi
- Black Rock Hill Overlook · 5 mi
- Onion Mountain Overlook · 5 mi
- Mills Gap Overlook · 5 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Sunset Hill: 0.6 mi
- Sharp Top Mountain: 0.9 mi
- Harkening Hill: 1.0 mi
- Flat Top Mountain: 1.1 mi
- Buzzards Roost: 1.2 mi
Parks
- Montvale Park: 8.0 mi
- Montvale Wayside: 8.6 mi
- Bedford Historic District: 8.8 mi
- Centertown Park: 8.9 mi
- Greenwood Park: 9.1 mi
Historic sites: 60
- National D-Day Memorial: 8.8 mi
- Liberty Lake Park: 9.8 mi
- Glenwood Furnace: 11.6 mi
- Old Mine Entrance: 13.0 mi
- Lynchburg and Salem Turnpike: 13.6 mi
Museums: 21
- Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library: 9.0 mi
- Botetourt County Historical Society & Museum, Inc: 15.5 mi
- Eleanor D Wilson Museum: 19.7 mi
- Poplar Forest Museum: 19.8 mi
- Vinton Historical Society Museum: 19.9 mi
Gardens: 17
- Research and Demonstration Garden: 5.2 mi
- Victory Garden: 8.8 mi
- Beale Garden: 19.6 mi
- Poplar Forest Herb Garden: 19.8 mi
- Community Garden: 19.9 mi
Attractions: 15
- Piper L-4 Grasshopper: 8.9 mi
- Devils Marbleyard: 11.7 mi
- Natural Bridge of Virginia: 12.9 mi
- Monacan Indian Living History Exhibit: 13.1 mi
- Caverns at Natural Bridge: 13.5 mi
Artworks: 13
- Rhinoceros: 7.4 mi
- Padgett Obelisk: 15.4 mi
- Roanoke Firefighter statue: 22.3 mi
- Henrietta Lacks: 22.4 mi
- Sculpture Garden: 23.5 mi
Nature reserves: 8
- Claytor Nature Center: 5.4 mi
- Read Mountain Preserve: 17.6 mi
- Explore Park: 19.7 mi
- Carvins Cove: 21.5 mi
- Craig Creek Recreation Area: 23.2 mi
Springs: 4
- Big Spring: 0.4 mi
- Hunting Spring: 11.1 mi
- Sulphur Spring: 11.7 mi
- Marble Spring: 12.4 mi
Waterfalls: 4
- Falling Water Cascades: 2.3 mi
- Apple Orchard Falls: 6.1 mi
- Lace Falls: 13.3 mi
- Panther Falls: 24.8 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Virginia Rest Area Mile 158 South (I-81): 11.6 mi
- Troutville Safety Rest Area: 11.6 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Cascade Falls Picnic Area: 12.9 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Howrytown: 15.6 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Tinker Cliffs: 21.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:23 | 18:56 | 19:30 |
| June solstice | 05:59 | 20:04 | 20:43 |
| September equinox | 07:07 | 18:43 | 19:17 |
| December solstice | 07:30 | 16:24 | 17:05 |
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 | 36 | 39 | 46 | 57 | 65 | 73 | 77 | 75 | 69 | 58 | 46 | 39 |
| Precip in | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Buchanan, 7 mi away.
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