Notable viewpoint · Union, Georgia
Pine Tar Knob
Pine Tar Knob is a viewpoint in Union, Georgia.
Pine Tar Knob: 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 Pine Tar Knob
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.
How to reach Pine Tar Knob — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.69676, -84.11936. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Pine Tar Knob
- Duncan Ridge Trail · trek · Union · ~8 km · Must-see
- Big John Dick Mountain · viewpoint · Fannin · ~8 km · Must-see
- Penitentiary Cove · viewpoint · Lumpkin · ~10 km · Must-see
- Springer Mountain · viewpoint · Fannin · ~13 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Gilmer · ~15 km · Must-see
- Lake Winfield Scott · lake · Union · ~18 km · Must-see
- Blood Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Lumpkin · ~19 km · Must-see
- Slaughter Mountain · viewpoint · Union · ~21 km · Must-see
- Coosa Bald · viewpoint · Union · ~21 km · Must-see
- Blood Mountain · viewpoint · Union · ~22 km · Must-see
- Amicalola Falls · waterfall · Dawson · ~23 km · Must-see
- Neels Gap, Georgia · viewpoint · Union · ~24 km · Must-see
- Big Bald Mountain · viewpoint · Gilmer · ~24 km · Must-see
- Three Sisters Mountain · viewpoint · Lumpkin · ~24 km · Must-see
- Levelland Mountain · viewpoint · Lumpkin · ~26 km · Must-see
- Lake Blue Ridge · lake · Fannin · ~26 km · Must-see
- Rich Mountain · viewpoint · Gilmer · ~26 km · Must-see
- Dahlonega Historic Gold Meusem · museum · Lumpkin · ~28 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Pine Tar Knob
- Big John Dick Mountain · viewpoint · Fannin · ~8 km · Must-see
- Penitentiary Cove · viewpoint · Lumpkin · ~10 km · Must-see
- Springer Mountain · viewpoint · Fannin · ~13 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Gilmer · ~15 km · Must-see
- Slaughter Mountain · viewpoint · Union · ~21 km · Must-see
- Coosa Bald · viewpoint · Union · ~21 km · Must-see
- Blood Mountain · viewpoint · Union · ~22 km · Must-see
- Neels Gap, Georgia · viewpoint · Union · ~24 km · Must-see
- Big Bald Mountain · viewpoint · Gilmer · ~24 km · Must-see
- Three Sisters Mountain · viewpoint · Lumpkin · ~24 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Pine Tar Knob yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Pine Tar Knob?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Pine Tar Knob?
Nearby: Duncan Ridge Trail (trek, 8 km), Big John Dick Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Penitentiary Cove (viewpoint, 10 km), Springer Mountain (viewpoint, 13 km), Black Mountain (viewpoint, 15 km), Lake Winfield Scott (lake, 18 km).
Is Pine Tar Knob worth visiting?
Pine Tar Knob is listed as a notable viewpoint in Georgia on Spotwander.