Notable viewpoint · Swain, North Carolina

Elbow Ridge

Elbow Ridge is a viewpoint in Swain, North Carolina.

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Elbow 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 Elbow 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 Elbow Ridge — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.52548, -83.60917. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Elbow Ridge

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Elbow Ridge

    • Silers Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~7 km · Must-see
    • Thunderhead Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Andrews Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Kuwohi · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Kuwohi · viewpoint · Swain · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Great Smoky Mountains · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Mount Collins · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Chimney Tops · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Mount Mingus · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Shuckstack · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~24 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Elbow 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 Elbow Ridge?

    Nearby: Silers Bald (viewpoint, 7 km), Thunderhead Mountain (viewpoint, 13 km), Andrews Bald (viewpoint, 13 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 14 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 14 km), Great Smoky Mountains (viewpoint, 16 km).

    Is Elbow Ridge worth visiting?

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