Santeetlah Overlook
a 5,390-ft high point with sweeping views
Santeetlah Overlook is one of the places Roamward flags on the Cherohala Skyway because it gives the drive its texture: a 5,390-ft high point with sweeping views. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Cherohala Skyway runs Tellico Plains, TN → Robbinsville, NC. A mile-high ridge run with no crowds.
Nearby route stops
- Bald River Falls — a roadside waterfall just off the route (Cherohala Skyway)
- Robbinsville — the eastern end near Joyce Kilmer’s old-growth forest (Cherohala Skyway)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around Cherohala Skyway stops like this.
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