Askew Ridge
Askew Ridge is a ridge in Avery, North Carolina and has an elevation of 3,225 feet. Askew Ridge is situated nearby to the hamlet Kalmia, as well as near Linville Falls.Places of Interest
Highlights include Humpback Mountain and Linville Caverns.
Humpback Mountain
Peak
Humpback Mountain is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country and the Pisgah National Forest, located southwest of Linville Falls. The mountain is accessible along the Blue Ridge Parkway, which ride along its eastern slope.
Linville Caverns
Linville Caverns are privately owned active limestone caverns located in northern McDowell County, North Carolina, just south of the village of Linville Falls, on U.S. Highway 221. Linville Caverns is situated 2 miles east of Askew Ridge.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Spruce Pine.
Spruce Pine
Town
Photo: Kubigula, Public domain.
Spruce Pine is the largest town in Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,194 at the 2020 census. It is one of the only places in the world where high-purity quartz can be found. Spruce Pine is situated 5 miles west of Askew Ridge.
Askew Ridge
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 3,225 feet
- Description: ridge in Avery County, North Carolina, United States
- Category: landform
- Location: Avery, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
“Askew Ridge” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Askew Ridge”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kalmia and Linville Falls.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Dividing Ridge and McKinney Cemetery.
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