Notable viewpoint · Henderson, North Carolina
Stoney Mountain
Stoney Mountain is a viewpoint in Henderson, North Carolina.
Stoney 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 Stoney 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 Stoney Mountain: tips
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
How to reach Stoney Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 35.35345, -82.48651. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Stoney Mountain
- McAlpine Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~16 km · Must-see
- Lake Julian · lake · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see
- Holmes Educational State Forest · sanctuary · Greenville · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lake Summit · lake · Greenville · ~20 km · Must-see
- North Carolina Arboretum · park · East Tennessee · ~24 km · Must-see
- North Carolina Arboretum · park · Buncombe · ~24 km · Must-see
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~26 km · Must-see
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · Henderson · ~26 km · Must-see
- Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation Site · fort · Greenville · ~28 km · Must-see
- Biltmore Estate · attraction · Buncombe · ~28 km · Must-see
- Lake Adger · lake · East Tennessee · ~30 km · Must-see
- Mount Pisgah · sanctuary · East Tennessee · ~32 km · Must-see
- Lake Ashnoca · lake · East Tennessee · ~32 km · Must-see
- Lake Lure · lake · East Tennessee · ~34 km · Must-see
- Thomas Wolfe House · fort · Buncombe · ~35 km · Must-see
- Basilica of Saint Lawrence · church · Buncombe · ~35 km · Must-see
- Saint Lukes Church · church · Buncombe · ~35 km · Must-see
- Looking Glass Rock · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~35 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Stoney Mountain
- McAlpine Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~16 km · Must-see
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~26 km · Must-see
- Bluerock Mountain · viewpoint · Henderson · ~26 km · Must-see
- Looking Glass Rock · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~35 km · Must-see
- Beaucatcher Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~35 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~37 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Mountain · viewpoint · Transylvania · ~37 km · Must-see
- Caesars Head Mountain · viewpoint · Greenville · ~38 km · Must-see
- Old Butt Knob · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~41 km · Must-see
- Craven Gap · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~41 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Stoney 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 Stoney Mountain?
Nearby: McAlpine Mountain (viewpoint, 16 km), Lake Julian (lake, 18 km), Holmes Educational State Forest (sanctuary, 19 km), Lake Summit (lake, 20 km), North Carolina Arboretum (park, 24 km), North Carolina Arboretum (park, 24 km).
Is Stoney Mountain worth visiting?
Stoney Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in North Carolina on Spotwander.