Notable viewpoint · Swain, North Carolina

Big Slick Ridge

Big Slick Ridge is a viewpoint in Swain, North Carolina.

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Big Slick Ridge: 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 Big Slick Ridge

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 Big Slick Ridge — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.57229, -83.46997. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Big Slick Ridge

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    • Mount Collins · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~2 km · Must-see
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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Big Slick Ridge?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Big Slick Ridge?

    Nearby: Mount Collins (viewpoint, 2 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 3 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 3 km), Andrews Bald (viewpoint, 5 km), Mount Mingus (viewpoint, 6 km), Newfound Gap Overlook (viewpoint, 7 km).

    Is Big Slick Ridge worth visiting?

    Big Slick Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in North Carolina on Spotwander.