- Elevation, modelled
- 729 m
- Tallest summit within 6.7 miles
- Hogback Mountain1,503 m · 6.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Mountain Waters Scenic Byway9.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:51local time
- Coordinates
- 35.2467, -83.1850
Wolf Creek Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina, at a modelled 729 m. Hogback Mountain stands 1,503 m to the south-southwest, 6.6 miles off. The nearest named place is Buck Knob, a peak 1.0 miles away. Mountain Waters Scenic Byway passes 9.3 miles off.
river in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4499684
Wikidata Q34929405, matched on coordinates and name (203 m apart).
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 6.7 miles of Wolf Creek Falls. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogback Mountain | SSW 200° | 1,503 m | 6.6 mi |
| Little Hogback Mountain | SSW 197° | 1,502 m | 6.4 mi |
| Old Rocky Mountain | SW 214° | 1,462 m | 4.3 mi |
| Wolf Knob | SW 214° | 1,457 m | 3.2 mi |
| Buck Knob | SSW 200° | 1,418 m | 3.2 mi |
| Sheep Knob | WNW 282° | 1,417 m | 3.4 mi |
| Rough Mountain | S 189° | 1,417 m | 5.4 mi |
| Big Mountain | S 184° | 1,405 m | 5.2 mi |
- 9.3 mi off the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway
- 9.3 mi off the Waterfall Byway
- 12.7 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 14.8 mi off the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Dry Falls Viewing Platform · 13 mi
- View Doubletop Mountain (MP 435.3) · 13 mi
- Licklog Ridge Overlook · 13 mi
- Licklog Gap Overlook (MP 435.7) · 13 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Buck Knob: 1.0 mi
- Brown Mountain: 1.1 mi
- Cherry Knob: 1.3 mi
- Pine Knob: 1.8 mi
- Webster Knob: 1.9 mi
Waterfalls
- Cullowhee Creek Falls: 1.1 mi
- Grassy Creek Falls: 2.8 mi
- Breakbone Falls: 2.8 mi
- Hatcher Falls: 3.0 mi
- High Falls: 3.3 mi
Historic sites: 16
- Catamount Statue: 4.3 mi
- Founding of Jackson County and Time Capsule: 9.1 mi
- Jackson County Armed Forces Memorial: 9.1 mi
- Jackson County Veterans Memorial: 9.1 mi
- Charters of Freedom Monument: 9.2 mi
Museums: 14
- Fine Art Museum: 4.2 mi
- American Museum of the House Cat: 6.3 mi
- Scottish Tartans Museum: 11.9 mi
- Macon County Historical Museum: 12.0 mi
- Highlands Nature Center: 13.4 mi
Attractions: 14
- Judaculla Rock: 5.7 mi
- Bear Lake Reserve: 7.5 mi
- Wayehutta OHV Trail System: 8.2 mi
- The Fugitive Train Wreck: 9.6 mi
- Mandara Spa Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort: 16.6 mi
Rest areas: 3
Beaches: 2
- Sandbar Pool Beach: 11.1 mi
- Sandstone Beach: 24.5 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Judson: 23.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:37 | 19:11 | 19:45 |
| June solstice | 06:19 | 20:14 | 20:51 |
| September equinox | 07:21 | 18:58 | 19:31 |
| December solstice | 07:38 | 16:46 | 17:25 |
Local time (America/New_York).
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