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The scenic area includes a portion of the Appalachian Trail, which crosses Cole Mountain (3,920 feet (1,190 m)) and Bald Knob (4,040 feet (1,230 m)). The area also includes Mount Pleasant (4,071 feet (1,241 m)) and Pompey Mountain (4,032 feet (1,229 m)). The area was designated a scenic area as an alternative to federal wilderness designation. [1]
In 1933, the highway south of Mount Pleasant was downgraded to secondary roads, while north was partially replaced by NC 62 and secondary roads. [ 10 ] The second NC 741 was established in 1935 as a new primary routing between the South Carolina state line, through Harris , to US 74/US 221/ NC 181 , in Rutherfordton. [ 10 ]
A National Scenic Area in the United States is a federally designated area of outstanding natural and scenic value that receives a level of protection that is less stringent than wilderness designation. Scenic areas are typically occupied or used in some manner by people and either cannot be considered for wilderness designation, or are seen as ...
The new Google Maps features will roll out across U.S. national parks in April before expanding to parks worldwide. Google Maps is making it easier to explore US national parks, even without cell ...
U.S. Highway 17 (US 17) is a part of the United States Numbered Highway System that runs north–south from Punta Gorda, Florida to Winchester, Virginia.In South Carolina, it is a 221-mile (356 km) major highway that travels near the Atlantic Ocean.
Mount Mitchell Scenic Drive Mount Mitchell State Park. The route serves as a spur from the Blue Ridge Parkway to Mount Mitchell. The highway begins at mile marker 355 on the Blue Ridge Parkway (on the border of Yancey and Buncombe counties); once past the gates, drivers are greeted by the only NC 128 shield on the whole route, its only indication (other than on a map) that it is a state highway.
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Each byway varies in length and general focus. The National Forest Scenic Byway is the longest and makes a loop along NC 215, US 276 and US 64 (as shown in article). The National Scenic Byway is the shortest with 17.6 miles (28.3 km) along US 276. [2] The North Carolina Scenic Byway is 64.4 miles (103.6 km) along NC 215 and US 276. [3]