- Elevation, modelled
- 472 m
- Tallest summit within 10.9 miles
- Apple Orchard Mountain1,287 m · 4.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- Blue Ridge Parkway1.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:43local time
- Coordinates
- 37.5732, -79.4613
Sulphur Spring is a spring in Virginia, at a modelled 472 m. Apple Orchard Mountain stands 1,287 m to the southwest, 4.7 miles off. The nearest named place is Hunting Spring, a spring 0.8 miles away. Blue Ridge Parkway passes 1.0 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 10.9 miles of Sulphur Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Orchard Mountain | SW 215° | 1,287 m | 4.7 mi |
| Thunder Hill | SW 218° | 1,221 m | 3.8 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | SW 219° | 1,215 m | 10.7 mi |
| Onion Mountain | SSW 209° | 1,157 m | 6.1 mi |
| Headforemost Mountain | SW 215° | 1,131 m | 7.9 mi |
| The Pinnacle | SW 218° | 1,119 m | 10.3 mi |
| Floyd Mountain | SW 225° | 1,088 m | 7.3 mi |
| Terrapin Mountain | S 179° | 1,062 m | 3.7 mi |
- 1.0 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 19.4 mi off the Highlands Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Terrapin Mountain Overlook · 2 mi
- Thunder Ridge Overlook · 3 mi
- Arnold Valley Overlook · 3 mi
- Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook · 4 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Highcock Knob: 1.3 mi
- Goff Mountain: 3.1 mi
- Cave Mountain: 3.4 mi
- Furnace Mountain: 3.5 mi
- Mill Mountain: 3.5 mi
Historic sites
- Old Mine Entrance: 2.4 mi
- Glenwood Furnace: 2.9 mi
- Indian and Settler Conflict: 4.3 mi
- Otto Cline Powell monument: 8.7 mi
- Washington And Lee University: 14.8 mi
Parks
- Jellystone Park Natural Bridge: 3.0 mi
- Knick Field: 4.1 mi
- Centennial Park: 4.2 mi
- Terrapin Mtn Race Start/Finish: 5.8 mi
- Otter Creek Recreation Area: 6.8 mi
Museums: 23
- Rockbridge Historical Society: 14.6 mi
- Stonewall Jackson House: 14.7 mi
- George C Marshall Research Foundation Library: 15.0 mi
- Virginia Military Institute Museum: 15.0 mi
- Bedford Museum & Genealogical Library: 16.8 mi
Artworks: 21
- Padgett Obelisk: 4.2 mi
- Knight Statue: 13.0 mi
- Peristyle: 13.0 mi
- Francis Henney Smith: 15.0 mi
- The Cannonball: 15.1 mi
Gardens: 16
- Research and Demonstration Garden: 13.2 mi
- HumanKind and Hill City Master Gardener Davis Instructional Garden: 17.0 mi
- Rain Garden: 17.1 mi
- Victory Garden: 17.2 mi
- Randolph College Organic Garden: 18.4 mi
Attractions: 14
- Devils Marbleyard: 0.8 mi
- Natural Bridge of Virginia: 5.9 mi
- Caverns at Natural Bridge: 6.1 mi
- Monacan Indian Living History Exhibit: 6.2 mi
- Dinosaur Kingdom II: 6.3 mi
Springs: 8
- Hunting Spring: 0.8 mi
- Marble Spring: 1.3 mi
- Big Spring: 11.7 mi
- Cow Camp Spring: 18.2 mi
- Wiggins Spring: 19.1 mi
Nature reserves: 6
- Claytor Nature Center: 13.7 mi
- Brushy Hills Preserve: 15.0 mi
- Lake Robertson: 18.0 mi
- Mt. Pleasant Roadless Area: 19.0 mi
- Hollins Mill Park: 19.6 mi
Waterfalls: 4
- Apple Orchard Falls: 5.5 mi
- Lace Falls: 6.7 mi
- Falling Water Cascades: 9.4 mi
- Panther Falls: 13.2 mi
Rest areas: 4
- Virginia Rest Area Mile 158 South (I-81): 20.5 mi
- Troutville Safety Rest Area: 20.5 mi
- Fairfield Safety Rest Area: 22.5 mi
- J.H. Phillips Wayside: 24.5 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Cascade Falls Picnic Area: 5.8 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Lovers Leap: 17.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:22 | 18:55 | 19:30 |
| June solstice | 05:58 | 20:04 | 20:43 |
| September equinox | 07:06 | 18:42 | 19:17 |
| December solstice | 07:30 | 16:23 | 17:04 |
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, 13 mi away.
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