Notable viewpoint · Swain, North Carolina

Bumgardner Ridge

Bumgardner Ridge is a viewpoint in Swain, North Carolina.

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Bumgardner 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 Bumgardner 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 Bumgardner Ridge — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.50358, -83.42673. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bumgardner Ridge

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Bumgardner Ridge

    • Andrews Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Kuwohi · viewpoint · Swain · ~12 km · Must-see
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    • Mount Collins · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Newfound Gap Overlook · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Mount Mingus · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Silers Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Mount Kephart · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Anakeesta Knob · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Chimney Tops · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Bumgardner 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 Bumgardner Ridge?

    Nearby: Andrews Bald (viewpoint, 9 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 12 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 12 km), Mount Collins (viewpoint, 13 km), Newfound Gap Overlook (viewpoint, 15 km), Mount Mingus (viewpoint, 16 km).

    Is Bumgardner Ridge worth visiting?

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