Fetterbush Overlook
Fetterbush Overlook sits at 5,494 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with the terrain falling 839 feet within 600 meters of the pull-off. The view faces 120°, roughly toward sunrise, and takes in Fork River Bald to the east-northeast at 1.7 miles, cresting slightly higher than the overlook at 5,504 feet. To the south, Chestnut Falls is visible at 1.7 miles and 3,845 feet, with Lower Chestnut Falls further downslope at 1.9 miles and 3,733 feet. Because the facing is angled toward sunrise, morning light comes in close to straight-on, while sunset falls more to the side; on the June solstice the sun rises at 6:18 and sets at 8:50 pm, and on the December solstice sunrise is at 7:37 with sunset at 5:24 pm. Asheville is 27.7 miles to the northeast, with Greenville and Mauldin farther southeast at 41.8 and 48.9 miles. The overlook falls between View Devils Courthouse and East Fork Overlook along the byway.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Fork River Bald5,504 fteast-northeast · 1.7 mi
- Chestnut Falls3,845 ftsouth · 1.7 mi
- Lower Chestnut Falls3,733 ftsouth · 1.9 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:36 | 19:44 | 19:10 |
| June solstice | 06:18 | 20:50 | 20:13 |
| September equinox | 07:20 | 19:30 | 18:57 |
| December solstice | 07:37 | 17:24 | 16:44 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Asheville27.7 mi northeast
- Greenville41.8 mi southeast
- Mauldin48.9 mi southeast
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How high is Fetterbush Overlook?
Fetterbush Overlook sits at about 5,494 feet (1,675 m).
What can you see from Fetterbush Overlook?
From Fetterbush Overlook: Fork River Bald (ENE, 1.7 mi); Chestnut Falls (S, 1.7 mi); Lower Chestnut Falls (S, 1.9 mi).
Is Fetterbush Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Fetterbush Overlook 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 Fetterbush Overlook?
Asheville, 28 miles NE of Fetterbush Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Fetterbush Overlook?
East Fork Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Fetterbush Overlook.
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- Asheville · 27 mi
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