Notable viewpoint · Henderson, North Carolina
Long John Mountain
Long John Mountain is a viewpoint in Henderson, North Carolina.
Long John Mountain: 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 Long John Mountain
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 Long John Mountain: tips
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
How to reach Long John Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 35.33067, -82.49679. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Long John Mountain
- McAlpine Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~14 km · Must-see
- Holmes Educational State Forest · sanctuary · Greenville · ~15 km · Must-see
- Lake Summit · lake · Greenville · ~17 km · Must-see
- Lake Julian · lake · East Tennessee · ~21 km · Must-see
- Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation Site · fort · Greenville · ~26 km · Must-see
- North Carolina Arboretum · park · East Tennessee · ~26 km · Must-see
- North Carolina Arboretum · park · Buncombe · ~27 km · Must-see
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~29 km · Must-see
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · Henderson · ~29 km · Must-see
- Lake Adger · lake · East Tennessee · ~31 km · Must-see
- Biltmore Estate · attraction · Buncombe · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mount Pisgah · sanctuary · East Tennessee · ~32 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~34 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Mountain · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~34 km · Must-see
- Looking Glass Rock · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~34 km · Must-see
- Caesars Head Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~35 km · Must-see
- Lake Ashnoca · lake · East Tennessee · ~35 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve · sanctuary · Greenville · ~35 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Long John Mountain
- McAlpine Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~14 km · Must-see
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~29 km · Must-see
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · Henderson · ~29 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~34 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Mountain · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~34 km · Must-see
- Looking Glass Rock · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~34 km · Must-see
- Caesars Head Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~35 km · Must-see
- Beaucatcher Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~38 km · Must-see
- Old Butt Knob · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~40 km · Must-see
- Graveyard Fields · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~40 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Long John Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Long John Mountain?
Nearby: McAlpine Mountain (viewpoint, 14 km), Holmes Educational State Forest (sanctuary, 15 km), Lake Summit (lake, 17 km), Lake Julian (lake, 21 km), Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation Site (fort, 26 km), North Carolina Arboretum (park, 26 km).
Is Long John Mountain worth visiting?
Long John Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in North Carolina on Spotwander.