- Elevation, modelled
- 780 m
- Tallest summit within 5.9 miles
- Yellow Mountain1,562 m · 4.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Mountain Waters Scenic Bywayon it
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:51local time
- Coordinates
- 35.1168, -83.2698
Cullasaja Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at a modelled 780 m. Yellow Mountain stands 1,562 m to the east-northeast, 4.6 miles off. The nearest named place is Cullasaja Gorge, a cliff 0.2 miles away. Mountain Waters Scenic Byway runs past it.
waterfall on the Cullasaja River in North Carolina, United States
Wikidata Q37858, matched on coordinates and name (51 m apart).
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 5.9 miles of Cullasaja Falls. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Mountain | ENE 74° | 1,562 m | 4.6 mi |
| Shortoff Mountain | E 97° | 1,521 m | 5.1 mi |
| Hogback Mountain | NE 43° | 1,503 m | 3.8 mi |
| Black Rock Mountain | ENE 62° | 1,503 m | 4.3 mi |
| Little Hogback Mountain | NE 45° | 1,502 m | 4.1 mi |
| Old Rocky Mountain | NNE 24° | 1,462 m | 5.9 mi |
| Fishhawk Mountain | WSW 241° | 1,445 m | 2.7 mi |
| Goat Knob | E 90° | 1,418 m | 5.1 mi |
- On the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway
- On the Waterfall Byway
- 14.0 mi off the Oscar Wigington Scenic Byway
- 15.0 mi off the Whitewater Way
Overlooks nearby
- Dry Falls Viewing Platform · 4 mi
- Whitewater Falls Overlook · 15 mi
- Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform · 15 mi
- Rainbow Falls · 17 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Lamb Mountain: 0.3 mi
- Everett Mountain: 0.8 mi
- Houston Knob: 1.2 mi
- California Ridge: 1.5 mi
- Henderson Mountain: 1.6 mi
Waterfalls
- Crow Creek Falls: 0.6 mi
- Upper Crow Creek Falls: 0.7 mi
- Quarry Falls: 1.7 mi
- Scandin Falls: 2.2 mi
- Kindling Falls: 2.3 mi
Parks
- Highlands Recreation Park: 5.8 mi
- Prentiss Bridge Stream Access: 5.9 mi
- Kelsey-Hutchinson Park: 6.1 mi
- Rhododendron Park: 6.1 mi
- Ravenel Park: 6.8 mi
Cliffs: 19
- Cullasaja Gorge: 0.2 mi
- Western Cliffs: 4.0 mi
- Cedar Cliff: 4.6 mi
- The Catstairs: 5.8 mi
- Wildcat Cliffs: 6.6 mi
Historic sites: 13
- Catamount Statue: 14.1 mi
- Air Force B25C Plane Crash Memorial: 15.1 mi
- Chattooga Town: 15.3 mi
- Founding of Jackson County and Time Capsule: 17.9 mi
- Jackson County Armed Forces Memorial: 17.9 mi
Museums: 9
- Highlands Nature Center: 6.4 mi
- Scottish Tartans Museum: 7.7 mi
- Macon County Historical Museum: 7.7 mi
- American Museum of the House Cat: 13.6 mi
- Fine Art Museum: 14.0 mi
Attractions: 9
- 12 Spies Vineyards: 13.1 mi
- Wasilik Poplar: 14.0 mi
- Bear Lake Reserve: 14.6 mi
- Judaculla Rock: 15.6 mi
- The Fugitive Train Wreck: 17.5 mi
Artworks: 8
- Ear: 13.7 mi
- Wi: 14.3 mi
- Chalice: 14.4 mi
- American Eclipse: 14.4 mi
- Confederate Soldiers Monument: 17.9 mi
Nature reserves: 5
- Kelsey Trail Preserve: 5.9 mi
- Ralph and Louise Sargent Preserve: 6.3 mi
- Brushy Face Preserve: 6.6 mi
- Satulah Mountain Preserves: 6.9 mi
- Warwoman Wildlife Management Area: 13.1 mi
Gardens: 4
- Franklin Garden: 7.7 mi
- Annie Dee Leatherman Smith Memorial Garden: 12.5 mi
- Cullowhee Community Garden: 14.7 mi
- Sylva Community Garden: 18.0 mi
Springs: 4
- Big Spring: 12.5 mi
- Moody Spring: 15.6 mi
- Wine Spring: 18.2 mi
- Cool Spring: 22.2 mi
Beaches: 2
- Sandbar Pool Beach: 14.9 mi
- Sandstone Beach: 22.5 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Smoky Mountain Visitor Center: 6.9 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:38 | 19:12 | 19:45 |
| June solstice | 06:20 | 20:14 | 20:51 |
| September equinox | 07:22 | 18:58 | 19:32 |
| December solstice | 07:38 | 16:46 | 17:26 |
Local time (America/New_York).
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