Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook
Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook sits at 2,509 feet along the Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway, facing due east. The terrain drops 748 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. Visible from the overlook are Tatum Lead Rd to the northeast at 2.9 miles (2,799 ft), Tatum Mountain to the east-northeast at 3.0 miles (2,767 ft), and another overlook to the northeast at 7.7 miles (2,792 ft). The east-facing orientation puts sunrise directly ahead of the viewpoint. Sunrise times vary by season, from 06:27 at the June solstice to 07:43 at both the March equinox and December solstice. The nearest towns are Cleveland, 29.9 miles north-northwest; Chattanooga, 40.5 miles west-northwest; and Rome, 43.7 miles southwest. Along the byway, this overlook follows West Overlook and precedes Tatum Lead Rd.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Tatum Lead Rd2,799 ftnortheast · 2.9 mi
- Tatum Mountain2,767 fteast-northeast · 3.0 mi
- Overlook2,792 ftnortheast · 7.7 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:43 | 19:51 | 19:17 |
| June solstice | 06:27 | 20:56 | 20:19 |
| September equinox | 07:27 | 19:37 | 19:04 |
| December solstice | 07:43 | 17:32 | 16:53 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Cleveland29.9 mi north-northwest
- Chattanooga40.5 mi west-northwest
- Rome43.7 mi southwest
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How high is Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook?
Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook sits at about 2,509 feet (765 m).
What can you see from Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook?
From Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook: Tatum Lead Rd (NE, 2.9 mi); Tatum Mountain (ENE, 3.0 mi); Overlook (NE, 7.7 mi).
Is Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Fort Mountain Scenic 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 Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook?
Cleveland, 30 miles NNW of Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook?
Tatum Lead Rd is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook.
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