430.7 Cowee Mountains Overlook 5950' 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. I read: best sunset spot on the Blue Ridge Parkway

By the way, the Blue Ridge Mountains are a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Mountains range. The Blue Ridge Mountains are noted for having a bluish color when seen from a distance. Trees put the "blue" in Blue Ridge, from the isoprene released into the atmosphere. This contributes to the characteristic haze on the mountains and their distinctive color.