- Elevation, modelled
- 439 m
- Tallest summit within 7.9 miles
- The Pinnacle1,148 m · 6.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway4.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:48local time
- Coordinates
- 35.1369, -82.5359
Lower Falls Creek Falls is a waterfall in South Carolina, at a modelled 439 m. The Pinnacle stands 1,148 m to the north, 6.4 miles off. The nearest named place is Chute Falls, a waterfall 0.1 miles away. Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway passes 4.0 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 7.9 miles of Lower Falls Creek Falls. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | N 358° | 1,148 m | 6.4 mi |
| Stone Mountain | NNW 341° | 1,098 m | 6.2 mi |
| Snaggy Mountain | N 9° | 1,027 m | 6.4 mi |
| Bradford Mountain | W 264° | 1,011 m | 6.6 mi |
| Little Rich Mountain | W 271° | 1,008 m | 3.5 mi |
| Rich Mountain | NNE 13° | 1,002 m | 6.3 mi |
| Grassy Mountain | NNW 332° | 997 m | 4.6 mi |
| Grassy Top Mountain | NNE 21° | 993 m | 1.4 mi |
- 4.0 mi off the Cherokee Foothills Scenic HighwayNational
- 9.2 mi off the Historic Flat Rock Scenic Byway
- 12.1 mi off the Pacolet River Byway
- 13.4 mi off the Forest Heritage National Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Chandler Rock Overlook · 5 mi
- Glassy Mountain Overlook · 10 mi
- Grant Meadow Overlook · 11 mi
- Sliding Rock Viewpoint · 19 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Waterfalls
- Chute Falls: 0.1 mi
- Falls Creek Falls: 0.2 mi
- Upper Falls Creek Falls: 0.3 mi
- Hank Hill Falls: 0.8 mi
- Mossy Cove Falls: 0.8 mi
Peaks
- Cedar Rock Mountain: 0.5 mi
- Grassy Top Mountain: 1.4 mi
- Osborne Mountain: 1.5 mi
- Standingstone Mountain: 2.2 mi
- Watson Mountain: 2.3 mi
Historic sites
- Trestle ruins: 3.1 mi
- Jennings Mill: 3.1 mi
- Lake Wattacoo: 4.2 mi
- Echo Valley Amusement Park chairlift pillar concrete pad: 4.7 mi
- Caesars Head Hotel: 5.4 mi
Museums: 28
- The Real American Tea Museum: 11.3 mi
- Saluda Historic Depot and Museum: 12.6 mi
- Western North Carolina Air Museum: 13.0 mi
- Mineral & Lapidary Museum: 13.2 mi
- Transylvania Heritage Museum: 13.2 mi
Attractions: 19
- Ride Rock Creek - Mountain Bike Park: 4.7 mi
- Devil's Kitchen: 5.6 mi
- M1: 12.9 mi
- Elijah Mountain Gem Mine And Crystal Store: 13.1 mi
- Historical Downtown: 13.1 mi
Rest areas: 2
- I-26 Henderson County Rest Area: 20.0 mi
- I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area: 20.0 mi
Beaches: 1
- Sandstone Beach: 24.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:35 | 19:09 | 19:42 |
| June solstice | 06:17 | 20:11 | 20:48 |
| September equinox | 07:19 | 18:55 | 19:29 |
| December solstice | 07:35 | 16:43 | 17:23 |
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