Record SL-652802 · Wikidata Q7323379
Rich Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
1,633
m
5,358 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
36.3121° N,
81.7168° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaRich Mountain Bald (variant: Bald of Rich Mountain and Big Bald of Rich) is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country, southeast of the community of Zionville. Its elevation reaches 5,361 feet (1,634 m). The mountain generates several feeder streams to the South Fork New River (via Meat Camp Creek) and Watauga River (via Cove Creek). Rich Mountain Gap separates it with Snake Mountain.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison Mountain | 1,355 m | W 280° | 1.3 km |
| Rocky Knob | 1,332 m | NW 317° | 1.5 km |
| Snake Mountain | 1,697 m | N 21° | 2.3 km |
| Harmon Knob | 1,466 m | S 160° | 2.9 km |
| Elk Knob | 1,688 m | NE 65° | 4.0 km |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | 1,407 m | S 161° | 4.9 km |