- Elevation, modelled
- 748 m
- Tallest summit within 7.1 miles
- The Pinnacle1,148 m · 4.5 mi
- Nearest byway
- Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway7.7 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:49local time
- Coordinates
- 35.1955, -82.6085
Grassy Creek Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at a modelled 748 m. The Pinnacle stands 1,148 m to the east-northeast, 4.5 miles off. The nearest named place is High Falls, a waterfall 0.3 miles away. Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway passes 7.7 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 7.1 miles of Grassy Creek Falls. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | ENE 59° | 1,148 m | 4.5 mi |
| Rich Mountain | WSW 253° | 1,119 m | 4.4 mi |
| Stone Mountain | NE 48° | 1,098 m | 2.8 mi |
| Slick Rock Mountain | WSW 255° | 1,086 m | 4.7 mi |
| Middle Mountain | SW 229° | 1,044 m | 6.4 mi |
| Snaggy Mountain | ENE 66° | 1,027 m | 5.6 mi |
| Bradford Mountain | SSW 207° | 1,011 m | 5.4 mi |
| Little Rich Mountain | S 172° | 1,008 m | 4.0 mi |
- 7.7 mi off the Forest Heritage National Scenic BywayNational
- 7.7 mi off the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway
- 8.0 mi off the Historic Flat Rock Scenic Byway
- 8.4 mi off the Cherokee Foothills Scenic HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Chandler Rock Overlook · 8 mi
- Glassy Mountain Overlook · 10 mi
- Grant Meadow Overlook · 12 mi
- Sliding Rock Viewpoint · 13 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Waterfalls
- High Falls: 0.3 mi
- Triple Falls: 0.5 mi
- Hooker Falls: 0.9 mi
- Wintergreen Falls: 1.4 mi
- Bridal Veil Falls: 1.5 mi
Peaks
- Joanna Mountain: 0.7 mi
- Sheep Mountain: 1.4 mi
- Cedar Rock: 1.8 mi
- Hickory Mountain: 1.8 mi
- Grassy Mountain: 2.0 mi
Historic sites: 38
- Caesars Head Hotel: 6.3 mi
- Lake Wattacoo: 7.6 mi
- Jennings Mill: 8.1 mi
- Trestle ruins: 8.1 mi
- Philip Jackson Hart house ruins: 9.5 mi
Attractions: 15
- Ride Rock Creek - Mountain Bike Park: 5.2 mi
- Devil's Kitchen: 6.3 mi
- M1: 7.5 mi
- Elijah Mountain Gem Mine And Crystal Store: 10.7 mi
- Historical Downtown: 11.8 mi
Museums: 14
- Transylvania Heritage Museum: 7.8 mi
- Mineral & Lapidary Museum: 11.9 mi
- The Real American Tea Museum: 12.3 mi
- Western North Carolina Air Museum: 12.4 mi
- Historic Johnson Farm: 12.6 mi
Rest areas: 2
- I-26 Henderson County Rest Area: 16.6 mi
- I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area: 16.6 mi
Beaches: 2
- Sandbar Pool Beach: 23.0 mi
- Sandstone Beach: 23.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:35 | 19:09 | 19:42 |
| June solstice | 06:17 | 20:11 | 20:49 |
| September equinox | 07:19 | 18:55 | 19:29 |
| December solstice | 07:36 | 16:44 | 17:23 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Day trips start here
- Asheville · 27 mi
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