Raven Cliffs sits at 2,665 feet along the Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway, facing due east at 90 degrees. The terrain drops 149 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view across the ridgeline. Three peaks are visible: Stony Knob to the east at 2.1 miles (2,898 ft), Hickorynut Mountain to the east at 2.8 miles (2,796 ft), and Little Hickorynut Mountain to the east-southeast at 2.8 miles (2,652 ft). Because the overlook faces sunrise directly, the eastern peaks line up with the sun's path; sunrise falls around 07:40 near the March equinox, 06:23 at the June solstice, 07:24 near the September equinox, and 07:39 at the December solstice, with sunsets ranging from 17:29 in December to 20:52 in June. Dahlonega lies 16.0 miles to the southwest, Gainesville 29.4 miles to the south, and Toccoa 29.7 miles to the east-southeast. The next stop along the byway is the Waterfall view deck.
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:40 | 19:47 | 19:14 |
| June solstice | 06:23 | 20:52 | 20:15 |
| September equinox | 07:24 | 19:34 | 19:00 |
| December solstice | 07:39 | 17:29 | 16:50 |
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The Raven Cliffs Wilderness was designated in 1986 and currently consists of 9,115 acres (36.89 km2). The Wilderness is located within the borders of the Chattahoochee National Forest in White, Lumpkin, and Union Counties, Georgia. The Wilderness is managed by the United States Forest Service and is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Raven Cliffs sits at about 2,665 feet (812 m).
From Raven Cliffs: Stony Knob (E, 2.1 mi); Little Hickorynut Mountain (ESE, 2.8 mi); Hickorynut Mountain (E, 2.8 mi).
Sunrise. The land falls away from Raven Cliffs toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
Dahlonega, 16 miles SW of Raven Cliffs.
Waterfall view deck is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Raven Cliffs.
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