- Elevation
- 296 m
- Tallest summit within 11.0 miles
- Morton Hill628 m · 3.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Appalachian Highlands Scenic Byway6.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 19:58local time
- Coordinates
- 33.7040, -85.7891
Howitzer Hill rises to 296 m in Alabama. Morton Hill stands 628 m to the east-southeast, 3.0 miles off. The nearest named place is Sunset Hill, a peak 0.5 miles away. Appalachian Highlands Scenic Byway passes 6.4 miles off.
mountain in Alabama, United States of America
Wikidata Q31721448, matched on coordinates and name (12 m apart).
- Elevation
- 296 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 11.0 miles of Howitzer Hill. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Hill | ESE 105° | 628 m | 3.0 mi |
| Big Oak Mountain | NE 55° | 612 m | 4.1 mi |
| Moorman Hill | ENE 60° | 608 m | 3.5 mi |
| King Hill | SSE 152° | 594 m | 2.9 mi |
| Stanley Hill | SE 129° | 581 m | 3.3 mi |
| Wikoff Hill | E 95° | 549 m | 2.6 mi |
| Frederick Hill | ENE 70° | 541 m | 3.1 mi |
| Mokeley Hill | ENE 62° | 539 m | 4.6 mi |
- 6.4 mi off the Appalachian Highlands Scenic Byway
- 9.4 mi off the Talladega Scenic DriveNational
- 26.8 mi off the Lookout Mountain Parkway
Overlooks nearby
- Scenic Overlook · 11 mi
- Scenic Overlook · 14 mi
- Pulpit Rock Overlook · 15 mi
- Restaurant Overlook · 16 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Sunset Hill: 0.5 mi
- Ramsey Hill: 0.9 mi
- Baltzell Mountains: 1.0 mi
- Jerry Hill: 1.0 mi
- Egbert Hill: 1.2 mi
Historic sites: 7
- Fort McClellan EPW Cemetery: 1.5 mi
- Samuel Noble Monument: 3.8 mi
- John Pelham Monument: 7.3 mi
- MAJ Dwayne Williams Memorial: 7.3 mi
- Greyhound Bus Burning Site: 8.3 mi
Museums: 7
Attractions: 2
- Janney Furnace: 14.7 mi
- Highest Point in Alabama: 15.2 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Salt Creek Falls: 15.5 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Minden: 18.2 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Alabama Welcome Center: 24.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:48 | 18:22 | 18:55 |
| June solstice | 05:34 | 19:21 | 19:58 |
| September equinox | 06:32 | 18:09 | 18:42 |
| December solstice | 06:45 | 16:01 | 16:39 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
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