Visiting Cedar Cliffs
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
Best time
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Cedar Cliffs
All places near Cullowhee →Little Rocky Mountain
viewpoint · 14 km

Whiteside Mountain
viewpoint · 23 km · Jackson

Richland Balsam
viewpoint · 24 km · East Tennessee

Tanasee Bald
viewpoint · 26 km · East Tennessee
Cliffside Lake Recreation Area
lake · 26 km

Balsam Gap
viewpoint · 27 km · East Tennessee
How to reach Cedar Cliffs
Nearest towns with a guide: Cullowhee (10 km) · Sylva (20 km) · Franklin (29 km). Coordinates 35.24871, -83.13959. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Cedar Cliffs?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Cedar Cliffs?
Nearby: Little Rocky Mountain (viewpoint, 14 km), Whiteside Mountain (viewpoint, 23 km), Richland Balsam (viewpoint, 24 km), Tanasee Bald (viewpoint, 26 km), Cliffside Lake Recreation Area (lake, 26 km), Balsam Gap (viewpoint, 27 km).



























