The Orchard at Altapass

The Orchard at Altapass is an orchard in North Cove Township, McDowell, North Carolina. The Orchard at Altapass is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint The Loops Overlook, as well as near Biddix Cemetery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Spruce Pine and Little Switzerland.

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. The Spruce Pine Mining District is one of the only places in the world where high-purity quartz can be found. Spruce Pine is situated 3½ miles northwest of The Orchard at Altapass.

Little Switzerland

Hamlet

Photo: Kubigula, Public domain.

Little Switzerland is an unincorporated community in McDowell and Mitchell counties of North Carolina, United States. It is located along North Carolina Highway 226A off the Blue Ridge Parkway, directly north of Marion and south of Spruce Pine. Little Switzerland is situated 4½ miles southwest of The Orchard at Altapass.

The Orchard at Altapass

Type: Orchard
Category: agriculture
Location: North Cove Township, McDowell, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude

35.87718° or 35° 52′ 38″ north

Longitude

-82.02202° or 82° 1′ 19″ west

Open location code

867VVXGH+V5

OpenStreetMap ID

way 474084541

OpenStreetMap feature

landuse=orchard

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include The Loops Overlook and Biddix Cemetery.

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