Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hidden Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hidden Valley and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hidden Valley
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Hidden Valley:
- 37.243192, -80.040317
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Hidden Valley
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Roanoke County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Roanoke County
- Since Hidden Valley is near Roanoke City and also Salem City, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Roanoke City
- eBird sighting report for Salem City
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Hidden Valley ...
We found 29 communities that share the name Hidden Valley.
Within Virginia, the name Hidden Valley is unique.
Beyond Virginia, we know of another 29 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 29 communities, 28 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Coosa County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Coosa County and lies 467 miles [751.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coosa County community of Hidden Valley.
- Arkansas
- Sharp County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Sharp County and lies 637 miles [1,025.2 km]<1> to the west of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sharp County community of Hidden Valley.
- California
- El Dorado County
- This Hidden Valley is located in El Dorado County and lies 2,217 miles [3,567.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of Hidden Valley.
- Placer County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Placer County and lies 2,221 miles [3,574.4 km] to the west northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Placer County community of Hidden Valley.
- Colorado
- Jefferson County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,373 miles [2,209.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Hidden Valley.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Hillsborough County and lies 650 miles [1,046.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Hidden Valley.
- Georgia
- Floyd County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Floyd County and lies 356 miles [572.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Floyd County community of Hidden Valley.
- Henry County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Henry County and lies 343 miles [552 km] to the southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Hidden Valley.
- Illinois
- Lake County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Lake County and lies 544 miles [875.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Hidden Valley.
- Will County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Will County and lies 517 miles [832 km] to the northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Hidden Valley.
- Indiana
- Dearborn County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Dearborn County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dearborn County community of Hidden Valley.
- Maryland
- Calvert County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Calvert County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Hidden Valley.
- Carroll County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Carroll County and lies 234 miles [376.6 km] to the northeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Hidden Valley.
- Charles County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Charles County and lies 199 miles [320.3 km] to the east northeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Hidden Valley.
- Harford County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Harford County and lies 251 miles [403.9 km] to the northeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Hidden Valley.
- Minnesota
- Washington County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Minnesota community of Hidden Valley [Washington County].
- Nevada
- Washoe County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Washoe County and lies 2,136 miles [3,437.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washoe County community of Hidden Valley.
- North Carolina
- Gaston County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Gaston County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gaston County community of Hidden Valley.
- Lee County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Lee County and lies 128 miles [206 km] to the south southeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Hidden Valley.
- Mecklenburg County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 142 miles [228.5 km] to the south southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Hidden Valley.
- Transylvania County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Transylvania County and lies 202 miles [325.1 km] to the southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Transylvania County community of Hidden Valley.
- Ontario
- This Hidden Valley lies 562 miles [904.5 km]<1> to the north of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- Pennsylvania
- Montgomery County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Montgomery County and lies 319 miles [513.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Hidden Valley.
- Tennessee
- Bradley County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Bradley County and lies 305 miles [490.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Hidden Valley.
- Knox County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Knox County and lies 241 miles [387.9 km] to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Hidden Valley.
- Roane County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Roane County and lies 261 miles [420 km] to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Hidden Valley.
- Texas
- Harris County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Harris County and lies 1,017 miles [1,636.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Hidden Valley.
- Vermont
- Bennington County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Bennington County and lies 536 miles [862.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bennington County community of Hidden Valley.
- West Virginia
- Wayne County
- This Hidden Valley is located in Wayne County and lies 156 miles [251.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hidden Valley that is located in Roanoke County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Hidden Valley.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hidden Valley ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Castle Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Hill
- Castle Hill is located in Roanoke County
- Castle Rock
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Rock
- Castle Rock is located in Roanoke County
- Cave Spring
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Spring
- Cave Spring is located in Roanoke County
- Cherry Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
- Cherry Hill is located in Roanoke City
- Cliffview
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Crest Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crest Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crest Hill
- Crest Hill is located in Roanoke County
- Grandview
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Green Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
- Green Valley is located in Roanoke County
- Greenland Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenland Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenland Hills
- Greenland Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Hickory Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
- Hickory Hill is located in Roanoke County
- Hidden Valley Court
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Valley Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Valley Court
- Hidden Valley Court is located in Roanoke County
- Highfields
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highfields have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highfields
- Highfields is located in Roanoke County
- Continue List (15 more) ...
- Homeplace
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Homewood
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Karen Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Karen Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Karen Hills
- Karen Hills is located in Salem City
- King
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Orchard Court
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Court
- Orchard Court is located in Salem City
- Robin Hood Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robin Hood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robin Hood Park
- Robin Hood Park is located in Roanoke County
- Rosecrest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Scenic Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scenic Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Hills
- Scenic Hills is located in Roanoke County
- Shamrock
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Spring Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
- Spring Valley is located in Roanoke County
- Springlawn
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springlawn
- Springlawn is located in Roanoke County
- Sugar Loaf Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Loaf Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Loaf Farms
- Sugar Loaf Farms is located in Roanoke County
- Sugar Loaf Highlands
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Loaf Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Loaf Highlands
- Sugar Loaf Highlands is located in Roanoke County
- Sugar Loaf Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Loaf Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Loaf Hills
- Sugar Loaf Hills is located in Roanoke County
- Sunset Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
- Sunset Hills is located in Roanoke City
- Homeplace
How Far From Hidden Valley to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Hidden Valley to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hidden Valley and extending to:
- Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 144 miles [231.7 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Hidden Valley to Richmond, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 9 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 199 miles [320.3 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 12 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,096 miles [9,810.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,802 miles [10,946.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,679 miles [7,530.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hidden Valley. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Roanoke County: www.roanokecountyva.gov/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hidden Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hidden Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2432, Longitude: -80.0403 In this case, the coordinates for Hidden Valley have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Hidden Valley could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <4> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <5> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Hidden Valley to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 309.731 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.287 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.552 degrees. |