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Delve into Cataloochee in United States
Cataloochee in the region of North Carolina is located in United States - some 401 mi or ( 646 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Cataloochee is now 08:30 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Asheville, Charlotte, Crestmont, Dellwood, and Iron Duff. While being here, you might want to check out Asheville . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Cataloochee ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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PARRANDA Puertorriqueña
at Fontana Village, LAMA 3rd National USA Rally, ..
Smoky Mountain Outdoors
smokymountainrafting.com Smoky Mountain Outdoors rafting trips in North Carolina and Tennessee are geared toward families of all ages and sizes. We accommodate children ages 3 and up. Smoky Mountain O ..
A Walk at Lake Junaluska
Sequential pics taken at this beautiful lake in WNC. ..
Chimney Tops hiking the Kephart Prong River Backpacking Trail
This Kephart Prong hike starts alongside chimneys of old logging homes and crosses the Kephart River many time with foot bridges. It is simply a beautiful hike in the woods alongside a river, onto a b ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Cataloochee (Great Smoky Mountains)
Cataloochee is a valley in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, located in the Southeastern United States. Now a recreational and historic area within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cataloochee was once home to a substantial Appalachian community and Cherokee hunting ground.
Located at 35.64 -83.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Walters Dam
Walters Dam is a hydroelectric dam in Haywood County of western North Carolina, in the Great Smoky Mountains. The concrete arch dam is 180 ft high by 800 ft long, impounding the Pigeon River, near Interstate 40. The brick powerplant actually stands 6.2 miles from the dam. A tunnel 6.2 miles long stretches north from the dam to the power plant, near the state line. The Walters Dam was started in 1927 and was completed in 1930.
Located at 35.69 -83.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Mount Sterling (Great Smoky Mountains)
Mount Sterling is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains of Haywood County, North Carolina, located in the southeastern United States. It reaches an elevation of 5,842 feet above sea level. The summit is topped by an abandoned fire tower that gives stunning views of other nearby peaks. Mount Sterling crowns Mount Sterling Ridge, a 7-mile ridge that gradually descends northward from the flanks of Big Cataloochee Mountain (on the Balsam Mountain crest) to the Pigeon River Valley.
Located at 35.70 -83.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Cataloochee Ski Area
Cataloochee is a ski area located near Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The area has fourteen ski slopes and trails. Approximately 25% of the slopes are rated beginner, 50% intermediate, and 25% advanced. With a top elevation of 5,400 feet, Cataloochee has a maximum vertical drop of 740 feet . The slopes are accessed by five chair lifts and two carpet lifts. Typical of North Carolina ski areas, Cataloochee relies primarily on man-made snow for its slopes.
Located at 35.56 -83.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Ghost Town in the Sky
Ghost Town in the Sky is a Wild West-themed amusement park in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, USA. An unusual aspect of this park is that it is located atop a mountain which can only be accessed by visitors via a 3,370-foot-long chair lift or an inclined funicular railway. These start at the parking area beside Jonathan Creek at an elevation of 3,150 feet, climbing to the lower level of the park at 4,400 feet, a climb of 1,250 feet .
Located at 35.53 -83.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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