- Elevation, modelled
- 285 m
- Tallest summit within 18.4 miles
- Bear Mountain505 m · 13.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- Wilderness Road Heritage Highway0.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:02local time
- Coordinates
- 37.3352, -84.2504
Blue Hole Spring is a spring in Kentucky, at a modelled 285 m. Bear Mountain stands 505 m to the north, 14 miles off. The nearest named place is MT Fourtinaer, a peak 1.0 miles away. Wilderness Road Heritage Highway passes 0.4 miles off.
- Access
- Private
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 18.4 miles of Blue Hole Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | N 358° | 505 m | 13.9 mi |
| Croley Mountain | NNE 21° | 484 m | 16.0 mi |
| Pinnacle Knob | N 3° | 482 m | 13.8 mi |
| Indian Fort Mountain | N 3° | 470 m | 15.8 mi |
| Cable Knob | W 270° | 465 m | 9.9 mi |
| Sand Knob | W 266° | 462 m | 8.8 mi |
| Robe Mountain | N 3° | 462 m | 16.8 mi |
| Bighill Mountain | NNE 12° | 460 m | 13.7 mi |
- 0.4 mi off the Wilderness Road Heritage HighwayNational
- 26.5 mi off the Cumberland Cultural Heritage Highway
Overlooks nearby
- Radio Tower Overlook · 15 mi
- Piney Knob Overlook · 15 mi
- Welch Mtn Overlook · 16 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- MT Fourtinaer: 1.0 mi
- Wildcat Mountain: 5.6 mi
- Hoosier Knob: 6.0 mi
- McCall Knob: 7.4 mi
- Loam Hill: 8.4 mi
Parks: 28
- Mt, Vernon school Park: 5.2 mi
- Mt. Vernon Park: 5.4 mi
- Wildcat Offroad: 7.8 mi
- Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area: 13.4 mi
- Pittsburgh Community Park: 13.8 mi
Waterfalls: 13
- Joe High Falls: 1.2 mi
- Anglin Falls: 11.4 mi
- 80 Falls: 13.3 mi
- Pine Creek Falls: 13.8 mi
- McCammon Falls: 17.2 mi
Natural arches: 12
- Shelf In Cave Arch: 5.5 mi
- Rainbow Rock: 5.7 mi
- Upper Main Dome: 15.7 mi
- Devil's Kitchen Arch: 15.8 mi
- Robe Mountain Arch: 16.8 mi
Nature reserves: 6
Historic sites: 5
- Daniel Boone's Trail: 2.5 mi
- Camp Wildcat Battle Monument: 5.5 mi
- Boone Gap: 13.8 mi
- Confederate Monument at Crab Orchard: 16.5 mi
- Helicopter: 16.6 mi
Attractions: 5
- Wildcat Off-road: 8.6 mi
- Short Creek: 16.2 mi
- Short Creek Cave: 16.2 mi
- Camp AJ: 16.9 mi
- Treetop Adventure: 20.6 mi
Cliffs: 4
- Tip Jar: 17.8 mi
- Dropout Wall: 18.5 mi
- Meatball Boulders: 19.5 mi
- McCow Pausture: 22.0 mi
Museums: 3
- Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum: 5.7 mi
- Kentucky Music Hall of Fame & Museum: 5.8 mi
- McHargue's Mill: 20.4 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Our Happy Place: 7.0 mi
- Bald Rock Picnic Area: 20.9 mi
Springs: 2
- Piped: 8.2 mi
- Climax Spring: 8.2 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Truck scales and rest area - I75 SB: 21.5 mi
- Truck scales and rest area - I75 NB: 21.9 mi
Gardens: 1
- Sustainable Berea: 16.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:41 | 19:15 | 19:49 |
| June solstice | 06:17 | 20:23 | 21:02 |
| September equinox | 07:26 | 19:01 | 19:36 |
| December solstice | 07:48 | 16:43 | 17:23 |
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 | 33 | 37 | 45 | 55 | 64 | 72 | 75 | 74 | 68 | 57 | 46 | 38 |
| Precip in | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — MT Vernon, 5 mi away.
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