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Spear Tops

Spear Tops is a viewpoint in Avery, North Carolina.

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Spear Tops: 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 Spear Tops

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 Spear Tops — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.00762, -82.03928. 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 Spear Tops yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Spear Tops?

    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 Spear Tops?

    Nearby: Little Yellow Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Little Yellow Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Doe Hill Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Doe Hill Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Humpback Mountain (viewpoint, 12 km), Grassy Ridge Bald (viewpoint, 14 km).