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Cowee Mountains

North Carolina

Elevation Range

3,500 ft - 5,062 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

35.1355, -83.1914

About Cowee Mountains

The Cowee Mountains are a rugged mountain range located in western North Carolina, near the border with Tennessee. This small, isolated range is characterized by steep, forested slopes and numerous rocky outcroppings. The terrain is generally steep and challenging, with numerous creeks and small waterfalls carving through the landscape. The highest peaks in the range reach over 5,000 feet in elevation, offering panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.

Notable Peaks

Cowee Bald

5,062 ft

Big Butt

5,020 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Bryson City, NC
Franklin, NC

Location

North Carolina

35.1355, -83.1914

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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