- Elevation, modelled
- 608 m
- Tallest summit within 9.4 miles
- Kuwohi2,024.79 m · 7.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Indian Lakes Scenic Byway5.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:54local time
- Coordinates
- 35.4713, -83.5734
Bear Creek Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at a modelled 608 m. Kuwohi stands 2,025 m to the north-northeast, 7.6 miles off. The nearest named place is Upper Bear Creek Falls, a waterfall 0.2 miles away. Indian Lakes Scenic Byway passes 5.4 miles off.
river in Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America
Wikidata Q32835710, matched on coordinates and name (341 m apart).
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 9.4 miles of Bear Creek Falls. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwohi | NNE 34° | 2,024.79 m | 7.6 mi |
| Mt. Buckley | NNE 31° | 2,004.12 m | 7.3 mi |
| Mount Love | NE 34° | 1,955.79 m | 8.0 mi |
| Andrews Bald | NE 44° | 1,801.11 m | 6.5 mi |
| Silers Bald | N 4° | 1,706.06 m | 6.5 mi |
| Jenkins Knob | NNE 14° | 1,697.78 m | 6.7 mi |
| Cold Spring Knob | NNW 345° | 1,595.73 m | 7.8 mi |
| Brier Knob | NW 319° | 1,591.05 m | 9.1 mi |
- 5.4 mi off the Indian Lakes Scenic Byway
- 7.0 mi off the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway
- 7.0 mi off the Nantahala Byway
- 12.1 mi off the Newfound Gap Road BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Deep Creek Valley Overlook #1 · 12 mi
- Deep Creek Valley Overlook · 12 mi
- Deep Creek Valley Overlook #2 · 12 mi
- Charles A Webb Overlook · 12 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Waterfalls
- Upper Bear Creek Falls: 0.2 mi
- Jonas Creek Falls: 3.5 mi
- Yanu Branch Cascade: 4.4 mi
- Hazel Creek Cascades: 5.1 mi
- Rock Slab Falls: 6.3 mi
Peaks
- Pilot Knob: 0.5 mi
- Bee Knob: 2.2 mi
- Evans Knob: 2.8 mi
- Evans Knob: 2.8 mi
- Bearwallow Bald: 3.0 mi
Attractions
- Flat Branch boat launch: 2.6 mi
- Arch Rock: 13.9 mi
- Harrah's Cherokee Convention Center: 15.2 mi
- Mandara Spa Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort: 15.4 mi
- Ober Mountain Coaster: 15.9 mi
Museums: 20
Historic sites: 17
- Swain County War Dead Memorial: 7.8 mi
- Fort Harry: 12.8 mi
- Sugarlands Stone Cabin: 13.3 mi
- Nimrod Jarett Smith: 14.4 mi
- 10th Mountain Division Ski Troops Memorial: 16.1 mi
Ghost towns: 4
- Judson: 4.6 mi
- Proctor: 8.6 mi
- Elkmont: 12.6 mi
- Calderwood: 23.4 mi
Covered bridges: 1
- Emerts Cove Covered Bridge: 21.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:39 | 19:13 | 19:46 |
| June solstice | 06:20 | 20:16 | 20:54 |
| September equinox | 07:23 | 18:59 | 19:33 |
| December solstice | 07:40 | 16:46 | 17:26 |
Local time (America/New_York).
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