Notable viewpoint · Mitchell, North Carolina
Roan Mountain
Roan Mountain is a viewpoint in Mitchell, North Carolina.
Roan Mountain: 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 Roan Mountain
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 Roan Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.10057, -82.12402. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Roan Mountain
- Roan High Knob · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~1 km · Must-see
- Grassy Ridge Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~5 km · Must-see
- Little Yellow Mountain · viewpoint · Avery · ~8 km · Must-see
- Little Yellow Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~8 km · Must-see
- Roan Mountain State Park · park · East Tennessee · ~11 km · Must-see
- Big Yellow Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~11 km · Must-see
- Spanish Oak Mountain · viewpoint · Avery · ~21 km · Must-see
- Spanish Oak Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~21 km · Must-see
- Doe Hill Mountain · viewpoint · Avery · ~25 km · Must-see
- Doe Hill Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~25 km · Must-see
- Sugar Mountain · viewpoint · Avery · ~28 km · Must-see
- Brier Knob · viewpoint · Avery · ~28 km · Must-see
- Pixie Mountain · viewpoint · Avery · ~28 km · Must-see
- Humpback Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~28 km · Must-see
- Flattop Cliffs · viewpoint · Avery · ~29 km · Must-see
- Beech Mountain · viewpoint · Avery · ~30 km · Must-see
- Woody's Knob · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~31 km · Must-see
- Erwin National Fish Hatchery · park · East Tennessee · ~31 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Roan Mountain
- Roan High Knob · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~1 km · Must-see
- Grassy Ridge Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~5 km · Must-see
- Little Yellow Mountain · viewpoint · Avery · ~8 km · Must-see
- Little Yellow Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~8 km · Must-see
- Big Yellow Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~11 km · Must-see
- Spanish Oak Mountain · viewpoint · Avery · ~21 km · Must-see
- Spanish Oak Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~21 km · Must-see
- Doe Hill Mountain · viewpoint · Avery · ~25 km · Must-see
- Doe Hill Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~25 km · Must-see
- Sugar Mountain · viewpoint · Avery · ~28 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Roan Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Roan Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Roan Mountain?
Nearby: Roan High Knob (viewpoint, 1 km), Grassy Ridge Bald (viewpoint, 5 km), Little Yellow Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Little Yellow Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Roan Mountain State Park (park, 11 km), Big Yellow Mountain (viewpoint, 11 km).
Is Roan Mountain worth visiting?
Roan Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in North Carolina on Spotwander.