Cherohala Skyway - North Carolina
Overlooks and Scenic Stops, NC

All along the byway, travelers enraptured by the cloud-covered mountaintops of the Cherohala Skyway will want to stop and enjoy the scenery from an angle off of the road. The following places are designated for stopping on the byway. They appear in order from the east end of the byway to the Tennessee State line. The name of each stop is followed by its approximate position on the byway by mile marker, where available.

Hooper Cove - Mile 2
At 3,100 feet, this is an open area with a view to the Santeetlah Creek drainage that offers a marvelous photo opportunity. There are four picnic tables for an afternoon lunch.

Shute Cove - Mile 3
This pullover offers a lone picnic table for a quiet picnic. At 3,550 feet, a small wooden platform overlooks the valley below.

Obadiah Gap
At 3,740 feet, this stop offers a crisp view of a mountain vista as the Santeetlah Creek rushes below.

Wright Cove
Wright Cove is an overlook at 4,150 feet.

Spirit Ridge - Mile 8
To view this overlook, take a peaceful walk through the hardwood forest to a vista well worth the walk. In about 3/10 of a mile, this vista overlooks the byway and the mountaintops that go on forever. Before you go, stop and picnic at one of the two tables found here. The trail is accessible to the physically challenged.

Huckleberry Knob - Mile 9
Further down the byway, travelers will find Huckleberry Knob, a 5,300 feet overlook.

Santeetlah Overlook Mile 11
This overlook is over a mile high at 5,390 feet. Three picnic tables allow you to enjoy lunch at the highest overlook on the byway.

Big Junction - Mile 12
This overlook offers a great photo opportunity at 5,240 feet.

Haw Knob Slopes
Take a look at Haw Knob Slopes at 4,890 feet.

Whigg Cove
At 4,570 feet, this overlook includes picnic tables.

Stratton Ridge - Mile 16
This stop provides information on the Skyway at informational boards as well as restroom facilities. Stratton Ridge overlooks the Cherohala from 4,420 feet. Five picnic tables are available for a lunch.

Unicoi Crest - Mile 18
At this last overlook before the Tennessee state line, get out and take a picture or two. This overlook stands at 4,470 feet.