Caney Fork Overlook
Caney Fork Overlook sits at 5,650 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, facing 240 degrees with terrain dropping 767 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. Four named peaks are visible: Gage Bald to the south-southwest at 1.5 miles (5,567 ft), Charley Bald also south-southwest at 2.2 miles (5,502 ft), Rich Mountain Bald to the southwest at 2.9 miles (5,576 ft), and Hickory Flat Knob to the west at 2.5 miles (4,513 ft). The facing direction runs 30 degrees off square from due west, putting sunset within the field of view. Sunset times vary by season, from 20:51 at the June solstice to 17:24 at the December solstice, with equinox sunsets falling near 19:30-19:44. Asheville lies 29.8 miles to the northeast, while Easley and Greenville sit farther south-southeast and southeast at 40.8 and 45.9 miles respectively. The overlook falls between Beartrap Gap Overlook and Spot Knob along the parkway route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Gage Bald5,567 ftsouth-southwest · 1.5 mi
- Charley Bald5,502 ftsouth-southwest · 2.2 mi
- Hickory Flat Knob4,513 ftwest · 2.5 mi
- Rich Mountain Bald5,576 ftsouthwest · 2.9 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:36 | 19:44 | 19:10 |
| June solstice | 06:18 | 20:51 | 20:13 |
| September equinox | 07:21 | 19:30 | 18:57 |
| December solstice | 07:38 | 17:24 | 16:45 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Asheville29.8 mi northeast
- Easley40.8 mi south-southeast
- Greenville45.9 mi southeast
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How high is Caney Fork Overlook?
Caney Fork Overlook sits at about 5,650 feet (1,722 m).
What can you see from Caney Fork Overlook?
From Caney Fork Overlook: Gage Bald (SSW, 1.5 mi); Charley Bald (SSW, 2.2 mi); Hickory Flat Knob (W, 2.5 mi); Rich Mountain Bald (SW, 2.9 mi).
Is Caney Fork Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Caney Fork Overlook toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Caney Fork Overlook?
Asheville, 30 miles NE of Caney Fork Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Caney Fork Overlook?
Spot Knob is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Caney Fork Overlook.
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- Asheville · 29 mi
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