---
id: "2282"
name: Cherohala Skyway
distance: "42.9"
duration: Two hours to drive the byway
description: The Skyway offers the cultural heritage of the Cherokee tribe and early settlers in a grand forest environment in the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy mile-high vistas and brilliant fall foliage, as well as great hiking opportunities and picnic spots in magnificent and seldom-seen portions of the southern Appalachian National Forests.
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organization:
  - url: https://cherohala.com/
    name: Cherohala Skyway
attractions:
  - url: https://www.fs.usda.gov/cherokee
    name: Cherokee National Forest
  - url: https://grahamcountytravel.com/
    name: Graham County, North Carolina
  - url: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc
    name: Nantahala, Pisgah, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests.
designations:
  - National Scenic Byway
  - National Forest Scenic Byway
states:
  - NC
  - TN
includes:
  - "10500"
  - "2251"
ll:
  - -83.89405799999997
  - 35.34563800000001
bounds:
  - - -84.28024299999998
    - 35.302340999999956
  - - -83.89405799999997
    - 35.385256

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The Skyway offers the cultural heritage of the Cherokee tribe and early settlers in a grand forest environment in the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy mile-high vistas and brilliant fall foliage, as well as great hiking opportunities and picnic spots in magnificent and seldom-seen portions of the southern Appalachian National Forests.