Last updated: March 5, 2025
Place
Cowee Mountain Overlook
NPS Photo / A. Armstrong
Quick Facts
Location:
Milepost 430.7
Significance:
High Elevation Scenic Overlook
Amenities
2 listed
Parking - Auto, Scenic View/Photo Spot
Cowee Mountain Overlook sits 5,950 feet above sea level. It is a beautiful overlook and a popular spot for picnickers.
Located just north of Richland Balsam on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this overlook faces southeast, making for great views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Cowee Mountain Overlook is one of the few overlooks that offer 180-degree views without any obstructions.
Check the conditions of the area before you visit.
Located just north of Richland Balsam on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this overlook faces southeast, making for great views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Cowee Mountain Overlook is one of the few overlooks that offer 180-degree views without any obstructions.
Check the conditions of the area before you visit.