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Bent-Mountain
Eden Index
Climate
8.2
•
Recreation
4.3
•
Community
•
Safeguard
4.8/10
Bent Mountain is a small, rural community located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The climate is typically mild with warm summers and cool winters, and the area receives ample rainfall throughout the year. The hydrology constituents of Bent Mountain include numerous streams and creeks that flow into the Roanoke River. The outdoor recreation opportunities in Bent Mountain are plentiful, including hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The Appalachian Trail runs through the area, providing access to miles of scenic hiking trails. The nearby Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve offers opportunities to explore waterfalls, natural springs, and diverse ecosystems. With its natural beauty and abundant recreational opportunities, Bent Mountain is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 8.2
Bent-Mountain receives approximately
1174mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 81%
and air temperatures averaging around
12°C.
Bent-Mountain has a plant hardyness factor of
6, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Roanoke
Area Rivers
Roanoke
Snowpack Depths
Roanoke
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Roanoke
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 4.3
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fairy Stone State Park | None | 1,032 ft | |||
West Shore - Lake Sherwood | 155 | 2,687 ft | |||
Bolar Mountain | 90 | 1,592 ft | |||
Pocahontas | 9 | 2,488 ft | |||
Roanoke Mountain - Blue Ridge Parkway | None | 1,458 ft | |||
Tea Creek | 28 | 2,983 ft | |||
Day Run | 12 | 3,104 ft | |||
Seneca State Forest | None | 2,683 ft | |||
Meadow Creek - Lake Sherwood | 38 | 2,692 ft | |||
Ryans Branch - Philpott Lake | None | 1,154 ft | |||
Salthouse Branch - Philpott Lake | None | 1,042 ft | |||
Hanging Rock State Park | None | 1,700 ft | |||
Jamison Mill Park - Philpott Lake | None | 1,042 ft | |||
Beaver Creek - Watoga State Park | None | 2,547 ft | |||
Riverside - Watoga State Park | None | 2,037 ft | |||
Pine Run - Lake Sherwood | 36 | 2,687 ft | |||
Blue Bend | 21 | 1,915 ft | |||
Handley WMA | 13 | 3,083 ft | |||
Goose Point - Philpott Lake | None | 1,155 ft | |||
Mcclintic Point | 57 | 1,593 ft | |||
Oak Hollow City Campground | 84 | 874 ft | |||
Horseshoe Point - Philpott Lake | None | 1,107 ft |
Nearby Fishing
Nearby Ski Areas
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI):
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.