- Elevation, modelled
- 579 m
- Tallest summit within 22.3 miles
- Ross Mountain715 m · 12.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- Sequatchie Valley Scenic Byway15.6 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:02local time
- Coordinates
- 35.2571, -85.7885
South Cumberland Visitor Center is a park in Tennessee, at a modelled 579 m. Ross Mountain stands 715 m to the east-northeast, 13 miles off. The nearest named place is West Ramsey, a peak 1.7 miles away. Sequatchie Valley Scenic Byway passes 16 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 22.3 miles of South Cumberland Visitor Center. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Mountain | ENE 60° | 715 m | 12.9 mi |
| Bunker Hill | ENE 66° | 703 m | 17.3 mi |
| Lockhart Hill | NE 51° | 694 m | 22.3 mi |
| Price Mountain | NE 50° | 689 m | 21.0 mi |
| Flat Mountain | ENE 59° | 684 m | 21.3 mi |
| Stocker Hill | NE 54° | 654 m | 10.7 mi |
| Clouse Hill | N 351° | 634 m | 2.6 mi |
| West Ramsey | NE 41° | 627 m | 1.7 mi |
- 15.6 mi off the Sequatchie Valley Scenic BywayNational
- 29.9 mi off the Lookout Mountain Parkway
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- West Ramsey: 1.7 mi
- East Ramsey: 2.2 mi
- Clouse Hill: 2.6 mi
- Tip Top: 2.7 mi
- The Blockade: 3.4 mi
Parks
- Grundy Forest State Natural Area: 2.2 mi
- Harton Park: 2.9 mi
- Grundy Lakes Game Preserve: 4.2 mi
- Manigault Park: 8.2 mi
- Abbo's Alley: 8.3 mi
Cliffs: 23
- Palisades: 2.0 mi
- Eagle Cliff: 3.6 mi
- Wild Boar Bluff: 8.8 mi
- Morgans Steep: 8.9 mi
- Bridal Veil Falls: 9.5 mi
Waterfalls: 22
- Hanes Hole Falls: 1.9 mi
- Black Canyon Falls: 2.0 mi
- Sycamore Falls: 2.0 mi
- Blue Hole Falls: 2.2 mi
- Small Waterfall: 2.4 mi
Springs: 18
- Cave Spring: 12.8 mi
- Wildcat Spring: 13.8 mi
- Pryor Cave Spring: 14.8 mi
- Dogwood Spring: 15.4 mi
- Holly Spring: 15.8 mi
Museums: 8
- Sam H. Werner Military Museum: 4.9 mi
- Cowan Railroad Museum: 14.1 mi
- Lodge Museum of Cast Iron: 17.7 mi
- Bridgeport Depot Museum: 21.8 mi
- Coke Oven Museum: 23.5 mi
Attractions: 8
- Danny Cove: 9.1 mi
- Corn Maze: 16.7 mi
- South Pittsburg Municipal Hospital: 18.1 mi
- Russell Cave National Monument: 19.3 mi
- Jeep: 22.8 mi
Nature reserves: 8
- Cowan Marsh Public Hunting Area: 14.6 mi
- Battle Creek Public Hunting Area: 14.8 mi
- Savage Gulf State Park: 15.1 mi
- May Prairie Designated State Natural Area: 18.6 mi
- May Prairie Designated State Natural Area: 19.0 mi
Historic sites: 5
- Rebel's Rest: 8.3 mi
- Memorial Cross: 9.5 mi
- B.H. Goethert Memorial Garden: 18.0 mi
- Judge M.M. Allison: 20.8 mi
- Moonshine Still: 22.9 mi
Rest areas: 4
- Grundy Count Rest Area - East Bound: 4.2 mi
- Grundy Count Rest Area - West Bound: 4.2 mi
- Saddleback Platform: 20.1 mi
- Tennessee Welcome Center: 20.6 mi
Artworks: 4
- Dinah Shore Murals: 18.9 mi
- University of Tennessee Mural: 19.0 mi
- Tims Ford Lake Mural: 19.0 mi
- Franklin County Mural: 19.0 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Foster Falls Picnic Area: 8.3 mi
- Old Stone Fort Picnic Area: 23.9 mi
Natural arches: 2
- Sewanee Natural Bridge: 10.4 mi
- Natural Bridge: 24.2 mi
Gardens: 1
- Harvey's Garden: 18.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:48 | 18:22 | 18:55 |
| June solstice | 05:30 | 19:24 | 20:02 |
| September equinox | 06:32 | 18:08 | 18:42 |
| December solstice | 06:49 | 15:56 | 16:35 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 35 | 39 | 47 | 56 | 64 | 71 | 74 | 73 | 68 | 57 | 47 | 39 |
| Precip in | 5.7 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 6.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Monteagle, 4 mi away.
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