Notable viewpoint · Swain, North Carolina

Mount Clark

Mount Clark is a viewpoint in Swain, North Carolina.

Mount Clark: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Mount Clark

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Mount Clark: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Mount Clark — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.54740, -83.32469. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mount Clark

    • Mount Kephart · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Charlies Bunyon · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Newfound Gap Overlook · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Anakeesta Knob · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Mount Collins · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Mount Mingus · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Woolly Tops Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Mount Sequoyah · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Andrews Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Mount Le Conte · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Kuwohi · viewpoint · Swain · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Kuwohi · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Mount Chapman · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Marks Knob · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Chimney Tops · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Mount Hardison · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Tricorner Knob · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Mount Guyot · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~23 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Mount Clark?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mount Clark?

    Nearby: Mount Kephart (viewpoint, 14 km), Charlies Bunyon (viewpoint, 14 km), Newfound Gap Overlook (viewpoint, 14 km), Anakeesta Knob (viewpoint, 16 km), Mount Collins (viewpoint, 18 km), Mount Mingus (viewpoint, 18 km).

    Is Mount Clark worth visiting?

    Mount Clark is listed as a notable viewpoint in North Carolina on Spotwander.