Local favourite viewpoint · Swain, North Carolina

Shear Knob

Shear Knob is a viewpoint in Swain, North Carolina.

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Shear 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 Shear 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 Shear Knob — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.39120, -83.53155. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Shear 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 Shear Knob?

    Nearby: Fontana Lake (lake, 14 km), Wesser Bald (viewpoint, 17 km), Andrews Bald (viewpoint, 21 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 24 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 24 km), Silers Bald (viewpoint, 25 km).