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Mountain New River Valley Byway: NC 88 / NC 194: 35.0 56.3 [7] Mountain I-26 Scenic Highway: The byway traverses between Tennessee state line and Exit 9 (US 19/US 23A), near Mars Hill, along I-26/US 23. The byway is known for its unspoiled views of the North Carolina Mountains. 9.0 14.5 [7] Mountain U.S. 421 Scenic Byway
Western North Carolina (often abbreviated as WNC) is the region of North Carolina which includes the Appalachian Mountains; it is often known geographically as the state's Mountain Region. It contains the highest mountains in the Eastern United States, with 125 peaks rising to over 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) in elevation.
Whiteside Mountain or Sanigilâ'gĭ in Cherokee is a mountain in Jackson County, North Carolina between Cashiers, Highlands, North Carolina, and the Georgia border. [1] Whiteside Mountain can boast the highest cliffs in Eastern North America. [ 2 ]
The mountain is situated on the state line between Cocke County, Tennessee, and Haywood County, North Carolina. The Appalachian Trail traverses Cammerer's south slope, and a restored fire lookout at the summit offers panoramic views of the eastern Smokies, Cocke County, and the Blue Ridge Mountains .
Lakeview to Steens Mountain Back Country Byway: Oregon: 90 140 OR 78 and Lava Bed Road in New Princeton: US 395 and OR 140 near Lakeview: Explores the Warner Valley and Mountains of the high desert of southeast Oregon. The National Antelope Refuge, Hart Mountain, and valley marshes provide opportunities for recreation and wildlife viewing. [38] I
The Great Craggy Mountains, commonly called the Craggies, are a mountain range in western North Carolina, United States. They are a subrange of the Blue Ridge Mountains and encompass an area of approx. 194 sq mi (503 km²). They are situated in Buncombe County, North Carolina, 14 miles northeast of Asheville.
Category:Mountains of North Carolina; Subcategories. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. B. Blue Ridge Mountains (7 C, 95 P) G.
Name Mountain range County Elevation Coordinates Primary access route Other access route(s) GNIS; Air Bellows Gap: Brushy Mountains: Alleghany: 3,727 feet (1,136 m)