- Elevation, modelled
- 698 m
- Tallest summit within 6.9 miles
- The Pinnacle1,148 m · 3.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Historic Flat Rock Scenic Byway6.1 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:49local time
- Coordinates
- 35.2292, -82.5957
Shoal Creek Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at a modelled 698 m. The Pinnacle stands 1,148 m to the east, 3.2 miles off. The nearest named place is Hickory Mountain, a peak 0.8 miles away. Historic Flat Rock Scenic Byway passes 6.1 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 6.9 miles of Shoal Creek Falls. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle | E 90° | 1,148 m | 3.2 mi |
| Rich Mountain | SW 233° | 1,119 m | 6.1 mi |
| Stone Mountain | ESE 110° | 1,098 m | 1.4 mi |
| Slick Rock Mountain | SW 236° | 1,086 m | 6.3 mi |
| Snaggy Mountain | E 90° | 1,027 m | 4.4 mi |
| Little Rich Mountain | S 181° | 1,008 m | 6.3 mi |
| Rich Mountain | E 93° | 1,002 m | 4.8 mi |
| Jeter Mountain | NNE 25° | 998 m | 2.6 mi |
- 6.1 mi off the Historic Flat Rock Scenic Byway
- 6.9 mi off the Forest Heritage National Scenic BywayNational
- 6.9 mi off the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway
- 10.7 mi off the Cherokee Foothills Scenic HighwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Glassy Mountain Overlook · 8 mi
- Chandler Rock Overlook · 10 mi
- Sliding Rock Viewpoint · 12 mi
- Pounding Mill Overlook (MP 413.2) · 14 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Hickory Mountain: 0.8 mi
- Stone Mountain: 1.4 mi
- Jeter Mountain: 2.6 mi
- Grassy Mountain: 2.6 mi
- Joanna Mountain: 3.0 mi
Waterfalls
- Wintergreen Falls: 2.3 mi
- Triple Falls: 2.4 mi
- Grassy Creek Falls: 2.4 mi
- Hooker Falls: 2.5 mi
- High Falls: 2.7 mi
Historic sites: 36
- Caesars Head Hotel: 8.7 mi
- Philip Jackson Hart house ruins: 8.8 mi
- Dixie Highway Monument: 9.6 mi
- Lake Wattacoo: 9.8 mi
- Trestle ruins: 10.0 mi
Attractions: 15
- Ride Rock Creek - Mountain Bike Park: 4.7 mi
- M1: 7.8 mi
- Elijah Mountain Gem Mine And Crystal Store: 8.4 mi
- Devil's Kitchen: 8.7 mi
- Historical Downtown: 9.7 mi
Museums: 14
- Transylvania Heritage Museum: 8.0 mi
- Mineral & Lapidary Museum: 9.8 mi
- Historic Johnson Farm: 10.2 mi
- Western North Carolina Air Museum: 10.5 mi
- Cradle of Forestry: 13.3 mi
Rest areas: 2
- I-26 Henderson County Rest Area: 14.1 mi
- I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area: 14.2 mi
Beaches: 1
- Sandbar Pool Beach: 24.0 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 | 16:43 | 17:23 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Day trips start here
- Asheville · 24 mi
Private beta · Free to join
Take the scenic way to Shoal Creek Falls.
Byway plans around your taste, verified places, real weather and opening hours — then opens every leg in Google Maps with one tap.