Notable viewpoint · Swain, North Carolina

Long Drive Ridge

Long Drive Ridge is a viewpoint in Swain, North Carolina.

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Long Drive 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 Long Drive 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 Long Drive Ridge — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.55590, -83.39208. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Long Drive Ridge

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Long Drive Ridge

    • Newfound Gap Overlook · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~9 km · Must-see
    • Mount Collins · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Mount Kephart · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Anakeesta Knob · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Mount Mingus · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Charlies Bunyon · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Andrews Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Kuwohi · viewpoint · Swain · ~12 km · Must-see
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    • Chimney Tops · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~14 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Long Drive 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 Long Drive Ridge?

    Nearby: Newfound Gap Overlook (viewpoint, 9 km), Mount Collins (viewpoint, 10 km), Mount Kephart (viewpoint, 10 km), Anakeesta Knob (viewpoint, 11 km), Mount Mingus (viewpoint, 11 km), Charlies Bunyon (viewpoint, 11 km).

    Is Long Drive Ridge worth visiting?

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