Cowee Mountain Overlook sits at 5,951 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, facing south with the land dropping 686 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. Reinhart Knob rises east-southeast at 0.7 miles and 6,103 feet, while Rough Butt Bald is visible to the south-southeast at 3.1 miles and 5,923 feet. To the south-southwest, Hickory Flat Knob stands at 2.7 miles and 4,513 feet, with Piney Mountain Falls further out at 2.2 miles and 3,923 feet. Asheville lies 29.7 miles northeast, with Easley and Greenville farther south and southeast. The previous stop along the route is Cowee Mountains Overlook, and the next is Beartrail Ridge Overlook. Sunrise and sunset times vary by season, ranging from a 06:18 sunrise in June to a 07:38 sunrise in December, with sunset shifting from 17:24 in December to 20:51 in June.
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:37 | 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 |
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Cowee Mountain Overlook sits 5,950 feet above sea level. It is a beautiful overlook and a popular spot for picnickers. Located just north of Richland Balsam on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this overlook faces southeast, making for great views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Cowee Mountain Overlook is one of the few overlooks that offer 180-degree views without any obstructions. Check the conditions of the area before you visit.
Cowee Mountain Overlook sits at about 5,951 feet (1,814 m).
From Cowee Mountain Overlook: Reinhart Knob (ESE, 0.7 mi); Piney Mountain Falls (SSW, 2.2 mi); Hickory Flat Knob (SSW, 2.7 mi); Rough Butt Bald (SSE, 3.1 mi).
Asheville, 30 miles NE of Cowee Mountain Overlook.
Beartrail Ridge Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Cowee Mountain Overlook.
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