- Elevation, modelled
- 781 m
- Tallest summit within 7.1 miles
- Kagle Mountain1,178 m · 6.1 mi
- Nearest byway
- Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway5.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:49local time
- Coordinates
- 35.1943, -82.7009
Rhododendron Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at a modelled 781 m. Kagle Mountain stands 1,178 m to the west-northwest, 6.1 miles off. The nearest named place is Becky Mountain, a peak 0.1 miles away. Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway passes 5.5 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 7.1 miles of Rhododendron Falls. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kagle Mountain | WNW 299° | 1,178 m | 6.1 mi |
| Chestnut Knob | NW 320° | 1,173 m | 6.6 mi |
| Rich Mountain | SE 139° | 1,119 m | 1.6 mi |
| Slick Rock Mountain | SSE 147° | 1,086 m | 1.3 mi |
| Burl Mountain | NW 313° | 1,072 m | 5.8 mi |
| Middle Mountain | S 175° | 1,044 m | 4.2 mi |
| Revels Mountain | WNW 283° | 1,021 m | 6.3 mi |
| Coldbranch Mountain | SSE 168° | 1,016 m | 6.9 mi |
- 5.5 mi off the Forest Heritage National Scenic BywayNational
- 5.5 mi off the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway
- 8.0 mi off the Waterfall Byway
- 10.0 mi off the Cherokee Foothills Scenic HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Chandler Rock Overlook · 9 mi
- Sliding Rock Viewpoint · 9 mi
- Grant Meadow Overlook · 11 mi
- Looking Glass Rock Overlook · 11 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Becky Mountain: 0.1 mi
- See Off Mountain: 1.0 mi
- Slick Rock Mountain: 1.3 mi
- Rich Mountain: 1.6 mi
- Sugar Loaf Mountain: 2.1 mi
Waterfalls
- Maidenhair Falls: 0.2 mi
- Phillips Falls: 0.2 mi
- Stick Biscuit Falls: 1.3 mi
- Dunns Rock Falls: 1.6 mi
- Williamson Creek Falls: 2.1 mi
Historic sites: 29
- Caesars Head Hotel: 7.5 mi
- Camp John Rock: 8.1 mi
- Lake Wattacoo: 10.1 mi
- Jennings Mill: 11.4 mi
- Trestle ruins: 11.4 mi
Attractions: 12
- M1: 3.1 mi
- Devil's Kitchen: 7.4 mi
- Ride Rock Creek - Mountain Bike Park: 10.4 mi
- 1915 Climax Locomotive: 11.5 mi
- Elijah Mountain Gem Mine And Crystal Store: 14.3 mi
Museums: 11
- Transylvania Heritage Museum: 3.5 mi
- The Real American Tea Museum: 11.5 mi
- Cradle of Forestry: 11.7 mi
- Historic Johnson Farm: 15.7 mi
- Mineral & Lapidary Museum: 16.0 mi
Beaches: 2
- Sandbar Pool Beach: 17.8 mi
- Sandstone Beach: 19.6 mi
Rest areas: 2
- I-26 Henderson County Rest Area: 18.7 mi
- I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area: 18.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:35 | 19:09 | 19:43 |
| June solstice | 06:17 | 20:12 | 20:49 |
| September equinox | 07:19 | 18:56 | 19:29 |
| December solstice | 07:36 | 16:44 | 17:23 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Day trips start here
- Asheville · 28 mi
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