Spot Knob
Spot Knob sits at 5,652 feet along the Blue Ridge Parkway, with the terrain dropping 664 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The view faces 270°, directly toward the sunset. To the west, Piney Mountain Falls is visible 2.1 miles away at 3,923 feet, along with Hickory Flat Knob 2.5 miles out at 4,513 feet. Southwest, Charley Bald rises to 5,502 feet at 2.2 miles, and Rich Mountain Bald reaches 5,576 feet at 2.8 miles. Because the overlook faces due west, sunsets align directly with the sightline; on the December solstice the sun sets at 17:24, while on the June solstice it sets at 20:51. Asheville lies 29.8 miles to the northeast, with Easley 40.6 miles south-southeast and Greenville 45.7 miles southeast. Caney Fork Overlook is the previous stop along the parkway, and Rough Butt Bald Overlook follows.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Piney Mountain Falls3,923 ftwest · 2.1 mi
- Charley Bald5,502 ftsouthwest · 2.2 mi
- Hickory Flat Knob4,513 ftwest · 2.5 mi
- Rich Mountain Bald5,576 ftsouthwest · 2.8 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:36 | 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 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Asheville29.8 mi northeast
- Easley40.6 mi south-southeast
- Greenville45.7 mi southeast
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How high is Spot Knob?
Spot Knob sits at about 5,652 feet (1,723 m).
What can you see from Spot Knob?
From Spot Knob: Piney Mountain Falls (W, 2.1 mi); Charley Bald (SW, 2.2 mi); Hickory Flat Knob (W, 2.5 mi); Rich Mountain Bald (SW, 2.8 mi).
Is Spot Knob better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Spot Knob toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Spot Knob?
Asheville, 30 miles NE of Spot Knob.
What is the next lookout after Spot Knob?
Rough Butt Bald Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Spot Knob.
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- Asheville · 29 mi
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