---
id: "10500"
name: Cherohala Skyway - North Carolina
distance: "20.5"
duration: 45 minutes to drive the byway
description: Travel the skyway and enjoy panoramic vistas as you wind through the Southern Appalachian high country. Spectacular mountain views of Nantahala and Cherokee National Forests stretch out before you. Spot an impressive variety of flora and fauna from a series of pull-offs. Picnic spots and short trails enhance your visit.
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websites:
  - url: https://www.visitnc.com/listing/MhAr/cherohala-skyway
    name: North Carolina Travel Guide
attractions:
  - url: https://cherohala.com/
    name: Cherohala Skyway
  - url: https://grahamcountytravel.com/businesses/cherohala-skyway/
    name: Graham County
  - url: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc
    name: Nantahala, Pisgah, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests
designations:
  - National Scenic Byway
  - North Carolina State Scenic Byway
states:
  - NC
part of:
  - "2282"
ll:
  - -83.89405799999997
  - 35.34563800000001
bounds:
  - - -84.03815
    - 35.302340999999956
  - - -83.89405799999997
    - 35.348213

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Travel the Cherohala Skyway and enjoy panoramic vistas as you wind through the Southern Appalachian high country. Spectacular mountain views of Nantahala and Cherokee National Forests stretch out before you. Spot an impressive variety of flora and fauna from a series of pull-offs. Picnic spots and short trails enhance your visit.