Elevations in Swain County range from 1,085 to 6,643 feet. Swain is not the foothills.Originally posted by BigSkyCountry:
I understand what you are saying, but the Yadkin River valley is a similar situation, and yes it is a few hundred feet lower than Bryson City. The NC mountain towns are 3000 - 5000 ft. I will give you that Bryson City is not too far under 3000, but certainly not as high as some of the towns on top of the mountains. If you want to go that far, then West Montgomery sits in the oldest mountain range in the United States, the Uarie Mountains. I think Mountain Football refers more to a style played by schools in and at the base of the mountains. Swain exemplifies Mountain Football, so no disrespect to the folks from the Smokies. You are certainly close to the mountains.
Sorry I posted this before I read the rest of the thread. It made my head spin and then ache.
This post was edited on 12/1 8:18 AM by Knight-of-old