Local favourite viewpoint · Swain, North Carolina

Hickorynut Knob

Hickorynut Knob is a viewpoint in Swain, North Carolina.

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Hickorynut Knob: 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 Hickorynut Knob

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 Hickorynut Knob — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.38510, -83.40432. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Hickorynut Knob

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    • Kuwohi · viewpoint · Swain · ~27 km · Must-see
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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Hickorynut Knob?

    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 Hickorynut Knob?

    Nearby: Andrews Bald (viewpoint, 24 km), Wesser Bald (viewpoint, 25 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 27 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 27 km), Fontana Lake (lake, 29 km), Mount Collins (viewpoint, 29 km).