- Elevation, modelled
- 832 m
- Tallest summit within 14.1 miles
- Bullhead Mountain1,171 m · 11.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Blue Ridge Parkwayon it
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:46local time
- Coordinates
- 36.5541, -80.9069
Cumberland Knob Picnic Area is a picnic site in North Carolina, at a modelled 832 m. Bullhead Mountain stands 1,171 m to the southwest, 12 miles off. The nearest named place is Cumberland Knob, a peak 0.3 miles away. Blue Ridge Parkway runs past it.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 14.1 miles of Cumberland Knob Picnic Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullhead Mountain | SW 230° | 1,171 m | 11.6 mi |
| Bald Knob | W 269° | 1,099 m | 10.5 mi |
| Mahogany Rock Mountain | SW 232° | 1,099 m | 12.8 mi |
| Doughton Mountain | W 265° | 1,098 m | 11.8 mi |
| Fisher Peak | E 85° | 1,088 m | 4.7 mi |
| Rich Mountain | ENE 71° | 1,075 m | 4.8 mi |
| Horse Knob | ENE 78° | 1,047 m | 5.0 mi |
| Beamer Knob | NE 47° | 1,032 m | 12.3 mi |
- On the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 18.7 mi off the Hanging Rock Scenic Byway
- 22.1 mi off the New River Valley Byway
- 28.9 mi off the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Fox Hunters Paradise Overlook · 1 mi
- Scenic Overlook · 10 mi
- Granite Quarry Overlook · 11 mi
- Scenic Overlook · 11 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Cumberland Knob: 0.3 mi
- Hickory Knob: 2.3 mi
- Saddle Mountain: 3.8 mi
- Davis Knob: 4.1 mi
- Edwards Hill: 4.2 mi
Parks: 52
- Lowgap Park: 2.7 mi
- Blue Ridge Parkway: 2.9 mi
- Fishers Peak Historical Site: 4.7 mi
- Felts Park: 7.1 mi
- New River Trail State Park: 8.5 mi
Waterfalls: 10
- Chestnut Creek Falls: 11.2 mi
- Bullhead Creek Cascades: 13.1 mi
- Incredible Falls: 13.3 mi
- Bullhead Creek Falls: 13.7 mi
- Stone Mountain Falls: 13.9 mi
Museums: 9
- Jeff Matthews Museum: 7.3 mi
- Thunder Road Museum: 11.6 mi
- Alleghany Historical Museum: 12.4 mi
- Gertrude Smith House: 16.9 mi
- Mount Airy Museum of Regional History: 17.0 mi
Attractions: 7
- Blue Ridge Music Center: 3.4 mi
- Raven Knob Boy Scout Museum: 6.2 mi
- New River Outdoor Adventures: 11.6 mi
- US 21 overlook: 13.2 mi
- Brinegar Cabin: 16.2 mi
Cliffs: 6
- Zeke's Peak: 5.5 mi
- Devils Garden: 14.1 mi
- Wildcat Rock: 17.2 mi
- Alligator Back: 18.1 mi
- Raven Cliff: 20.8 mi
Nature reserves: 4
- Raven Knob Scout Reservation: 5.7 mi
- Stewarts Creek State Wildlife Management Area: 6.8 mi
- Crooked Creek: 10.8 mi
- Reed Island Creek (private Nature Conservancy): 18.6 mi
Historic sites: 4
- Crouse's Chimney: 5.7 mi
- Vaughn-Woltz Order of the Arrow Campfire Arena Time Capsule: 6.5 mi
- 100 Strong: 21.0 mi
- Gold Star Families Memorial Monument: 21.2 mi
Picnic sites: 3
Artworks: 2
- John Harmon Gallery: 11.1 mi
- Transitional Peace: 20.7 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Virginia Rest Area: 9.1 mi
Gardens: 1
- Rebecca Maynard Labyrinth: 21.6 mi
Beaches: 1
- Barefoot Beach: 21.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:28 | 19:02 | 19:36 |
| June solstice | 06:06 | 20:08 | 20:46 |
| September equinox | 07:12 | 18:48 | 19:22 |
| December solstice | 07:33 | 16:32 | 17:12 |
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 | 34 | 36 | 43 | 52 | 61 | 68 | 72 | 70 | 65 | 54 | 44 | 37 |
| Precip in | 3.2 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Galax WTP, 7 mi away.
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