- Elevation, modelled
- 388 m
- Tallest summit within 7.9 miles
- Tryon Peak986 m · 5.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Pacolet River Byway2.8 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:48local time
- Coordinates
- 35.2776, -82.3419
Sunshine Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at a modelled 388 m. Tryon Peak stands 986 m to the east, 5.6 miles off. The nearest named place is Pulliam Creek Falls, a waterfall 0.1 miles away. Pacolet River Byway passes 2.8 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 7.9 miles of Sunshine Falls. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryon Peak | E 98° | 986 m | 5.6 mi |
| Hogback Mountain | SSE 159° | 978 m | 7.9 mi |
| Rush Mountain | WSW 249° | 943 m | 7.6 mi |
| White Oak Mountain | E 88° | 940 m | 7.2 mi |
| Cliffield Mountain | NNE 30° | 918 m | 5.1 mi |
| McAlpine Mountain | WSW 246° | 892 m | 5.9 mi |
| Evans Mountain | SSW 202° | 853 m | 6.2 mi |
| Livert Mountain | NNE 18° | 846 m | 6.1 mi |
- 2.8 mi off the Pacolet River Byway
- 5.0 mi off the Historic Flat Rock Scenic Byway
- 10.6 mi off the Cherokee Foothills Scenic HighwayNational
- 8.0 mi off the Black Mountain Rag
Overlooks nearby
- Glassy Mountain Overlook · 7 mi
- Exclamation Point · 12 mi
- Devil's Head · 12 mi
- Opera Box · 12 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Waterfalls
- Pulliam Creek Falls: 0.1 mi
- Fishtop Falls: 1.1 mi
- Briefcase Falls: 1.2 mi
- Case Falls: 1.3 mi
- Lower Hungry River Falls: 1.3 mi
Peaks
- Rich Mountain: 1.4 mi
- Cove Mountain: 2.1 mi
- Brushy Mountain: 2.4 mi
- Laurel Mountain: 2.4 mi
- Humes Mountain: 2.6 mi
Historic sites: 45
- Dixie Highway Monument: 7.2 mi
- Philip Jackson Hart house ruins: 7.2 mi
- Ruins Of A Portable Saw Mill: 7.5 mi
- Joel Poinsett Home Ruins: 7.6 mi
- Blue Ridge Forest Clubhouse: 8.0 mi
Museums: 18
- Saluda Historic Depot and Museum: 2.9 mi
- Western North Carolina Air Museum: 5.6 mi
- Mineral & Lapidary Museum: 7.2 mi
- Tryon Historical Museum: 7.5 mi
- Polk County History Museum: 8.3 mi
Attractions: 16
- Southern X793: 7.1 mi
- Historical Downtown: 7.2 mi
- Elijah Mountain Gem Mine And Crystal Store: 9.7 mi
- Pacolet River Passenger Car: 10.9 mi
- Ride Rock Creek - Mountain Bike Park: 11.2 mi
Rest areas: 2
- I-26 Buncombe County Rest Area: 14.7 mi
- I-26 Henderson County Rest Area: 14.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:34 | 19:08 | 19:41 |
| June solstice | 06:16 | 20:10 | 20:48 |
| September equinox | 07:18 | 18:54 | 19:28 |
| December solstice | 07:35 | 16:42 | 17:21 |
Local time (America/New_York).
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- Asheville · 24 mi
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