Notable viewpoint · Rutherford, North Carolina
Cedar Knob
Cedar Knob is a viewpoint in Rutherford, North Carolina.
Cedar Knob: 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 Cedar Knob
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.
How to reach Cedar Knob — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 35.46068, -82.25150. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cedar Knob
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · Henderson · ~4 km · Must-see
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~4 km · Must-see
- Lake Lure · lake · East Tennessee · ~7 km · Must-see
- Lake Adger · lake · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see
- Swannanoa Gap · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~22 km · Must-see
- Arrowhead Monument · sanctuary · East Tennessee · ~25 km · Must-see
- Andrews Geyser · park · McDowell · ~26 km · Must-see
- Andrews Geyser · sanctuary · East Tennessee · ~27 km · Must-see
- North Fork Reservoir · lake · East Tennessee · ~30 km · Must-see
- Lake Julian · lake · East Tennessee · ~32 km · Must-see
- Pisgah National Forest · sanctuary · Buncombe · ~33 km · Must-see
- McAlpine Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~37 km · Must-see
- Biltmore Estate · attraction · Buncombe · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mountains-to-Sea Trail · trek · Buncombe · ~37 km · Must-see
- Saint Lukes Church · church · Buncombe · ~37 km · Must-see
- Craven Gap · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~38 km · Must-see
- Lake Summit · lake · Greenville · ~38 km · Must-see
- Beaucatcher Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~38 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Cedar Knob
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · Henderson · ~4 km · Must-see
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~4 km · Must-see
- Swannanoa Gap · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~22 km · Must-see
- McAlpine Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~37 km · Must-see
- Craven Gap · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~38 km · Must-see
- Beaucatcher Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~38 km · Must-see
- Bull Gap · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mount Mitchell · viewpoint · Yancey · ~42 km · Must-see
- Mount Craig · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~44 km · Must-see
- Buck Creek Gap · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~44 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Cedar Knob yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Cedar Knob?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Cedar Knob?
Nearby: Bluerock Mountain (viewpoint, 4 km), Bluerock Mountain (viewpoint, 4 km), Lake Lure (lake, 7 km), Lake Adger (lake, 18 km), Swannanoa Gap (viewpoint, 22 km), Arrowhead Monument (sanctuary, 25 km).
Is Cedar Knob worth visiting?
Cedar Knob is listed as a notable viewpoint in North Carolina on Spotwander.