Whig Cove
Whig Cove sits at 4,569 feet on the Cherohala Skyway, facing 60 degrees with land dropping 302 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Huckleberry Knob rises to the east, 2.1 miles away at 5,558 feet, and Wolf Laurel Falls is visible to the northeast, 3.7 miles out at 4,127 feet. The facing direction points toward sunrise, angled 30 degrees off square, so morning light comes in fairly directly across the view. Maryville is 30.3 miles north, with Alcoa close by at 32.1 miles north and Athens 32.8 miles to the west-northwest. Haw Knob is the previous lookout along the byway, with Stratton Ridge next.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Huckleberry Knob5,558 fteast · 2.1 mi
- Wolf Laurel Falls4,127 ftnortheast · 3.7 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:41 | 19:48 | 19:15 |
| June solstice | 06:22 | 20:55 | 20:17 |
| September equinox | 07:25 | 19:35 | 19:01 |
| December solstice | 07:42 | 17:28 | 16:49 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Maryville30.3 mi north
- Alcoa32.1 mi north
- Athens32.8 mi west-northwest
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How high is Whig Cove?
Whig Cove sits at about 4,569 feet (1,393 m).
What can you see from Whig Cove?
From Whig Cove: Huckleberry Knob (E, 2.1 mi); Wolf Laurel Falls (NE, 3.7 mi).
Is Whig Cove better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Whig Cove toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Whig Cove?
Maryville, 30 miles N of Whig Cove.
What is the next lookout after Whig Cove?
Stratton Ridge is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Whig Cove.
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