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Local favourite viewpoint · Macon, North Carolina

Big Butt

Big Butt is a viewpoint in Macon, North Carolina.

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Big Butt: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Big Butt

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

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

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

How to reach Big Butt — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.04096, -83.47338. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Big Butt yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Big Butt?

    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 Big Butt?

    Nearby: Mount Albert (viewpoint, 2 km), Standing Indian Mountain (sanctuary, 7 km), Bartram Trail (trek, 9 km), Dick's Knob (viewpoint, 10 km), Southern Nantahala Wilderness (sanctuary, 13 km), Rich Knob (viewpoint, 16 km).