Visiting Sharp Ridge
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see animals.
- Keep your distance and do not feed wildlife.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Busiest weekends and long holidays. Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Places to visit near Sharp Ridge
All places near Knoxville →Sharp Ridge Memorial Park
park · 1 km
St. Mary's Hospital
church · 2 km
Sharp's Ridge
sanctuary · 3 km
Central United Methodist Church
church · 4 km
Smithwood Baptist Church
church · 5 km
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
church · 5 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Sharp's Ridge · East Tennessee3 kmIjams Nature Center · East Tennessee11 kmSeven Islands State Birding Park · East Tennessee29 kmUniversity of Tennessee Arboretum at Oak Ridge · East Tennessee31 kmX-10 Graphite Reactor Facility (Bldg. 3001) · East Tennessee43 kmAbrams Falls, Smoky Mountain National Park, TN · East Tennessee54 kmHow to reach Sharp Ridge
Nearest towns with a guide: Knoxville (6 km) · Mascot (24 km) · Clinton (25 km). Coordinates 36.00180, -83.94411. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Sharp Ridge?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Sharp Ridge?
Nearby: Sharp Ridge Memorial Park (park, 0 km), St. Mary's Hospital (church, 2 km), Sharp's Ridge (sanctuary, 3 km), Central United Methodist Church (church, 4 km), Smithwood Baptist Church (church, 5 km), Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (church, 5 km).
Is Sharp Ridge worth visiting?
Sharp Ridge is listed as a notable nature spot in Tennessee on Spotwander.
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