Cranberry Ridge Overlook
Cranberry Ridge Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Qualla Township, Jackson, North Carolina and has an elevation of 5,440 feet. Cranberry Ridge Overlook is situated nearby to the peak Waterrock Knob, as well as near the mountain saddle Soco Gap.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Waterrock Knob and Soco Gap.
Waterrock Knob
Peak
Photo: Phrostyphish, Public domain.
Waterrock Knob is a mountain peak in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the highest peak in the Plott Balsams and is the 16th-highest mountain in the Eastern United States.
Soco Gap
Mountain saddle
Photo: Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Soco Gap is a mountain pass between the Plott Balsams to the south and the Great Balsam Mountains to the north. The gap is the eastern point of the Qualla Boundary, which marks the territory held as a land trust for the federally recognized Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Soco Gap is situated 2 miles north of Cranberry Ridge Overlook.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maggie Valley.
Maggie Valley
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Maggie Valley is a tourist destination in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. It is semi-popular due to its close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a popular destination for skiing as the Cataloochee Ski Area is located nearby.
Cranberry Ridge Overlook
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Also known as: “Cranberry Ridge Overlook (MP 452.1)”
- Category: tourism
- Location: Qualla Township, Jackson, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
35.46575° or 35° 27′ 57″ northLongitude
-83.14374° or 83° 8′ 38″ westElevation
5,440 feet (1,658 metres)Open location code
867RFV84+7GOpenStreetMap ID
node 5608182868OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpointGeoNames ID
4462378
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