Notable viewpoint · Swain, North Carolina

Locust Ridge

Locust Ridge is a viewpoint in Swain, North Carolina.

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Locust 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 Locust 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 Locust Ridge — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.53361, -83.65300. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Locust Ridge

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Locust Ridge

    • Thunderhead Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~8 km · Must-see
    • Silers Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Kuwohi · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Kuwohi · viewpoint · Swain · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Andrews Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~18 km · Must-see
    • Great Smoky Mountains · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Shuckstack · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Mount Collins · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Chimney Tops · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Gregory Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~24 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Locust 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 Locust Ridge?

    Nearby: Thunderhead Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Silers Bald (viewpoint, 11 km), Fontana Lake (lake, 17 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 18 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 18 km), Andrews Bald (viewpoint, 18 km).

    Is Locust Ridge worth visiting?

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