Gorges Overlook
Gorges Overlook sits at 2,942 feet on the Waterfall Byway, facing 135 degrees, with terrain dropping 379 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. Three waterfalls lie within the same general arc to the south and southeast: Indian Camp Falls at 0.7 miles (2,563 ft), Split Rock Falls at 0.7 miles (2,528 ft), and Chute Falls at 0.7 miles (2,523 ft). Because the overlook faces southeast, roughly 45 degrees off square from due east, it looks generally toward the sunrise; morning light will come in at an angle rather than straight on. Sunrise times vary by season, from 06:19 at the June solstice to 07:37 at the December solstice, with equinox sunrises near 07:20-07:36. The nearest towns are Greenville, 35.4 miles east-southeast; Asheville, 41.0 miles north-northeast; and Mauldin, 42.2 miles east-southeast.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Indian Camp Falls2,563 ftsouth-southeast · 0.7 mi
- Split Rock Falls2,528 ftsoutheast · 0.7 mi
- Chute Falls2,523 ftsoutheast · 0.7 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 45° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:36 | 19:44 | 19:10 |
| June solstice | 06:19 | 20:50 | 20:12 |
| September equinox | 07:20 | 19:30 | 18:57 |
| December solstice | 07:37 | 17:24 | 16:45 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Greenville35.4 mi east-southeast
- Asheville41.0 mi north-northeast
- Mauldin42.2 mi east-southeast
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How high is Gorges Overlook?
Gorges Overlook sits at about 2,942 feet (897 m).
What can you see from Gorges Overlook?
From Gorges Overlook: Indian Camp Falls (SSE, 0.7 mi); Split Rock Falls (SE, 0.7 mi); Chute Falls (SE, 0.7 mi).
Is Gorges Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Gorges 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 Gorges Overlook?
Greenville, 35 miles ESE of Gorges Overlook.
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