Big Butt Road Trip May 2026

Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour from downtown Asheville, depending on how many times you stop at scenic overlooks. 🥾 The Main Event: Big Butt Trail

Scenic area offering sunset views and a variety of hiking options. Old Butt Knob and Big East Fork Loop

Your journey primarily follows the Blue Ridge Parkway , often cited as "America’s Favorite Drive". Asheville, NC. big butt road trip

Approximately 6.3 to 6.4 miles round-trip for the standard out-and-back route from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Offers arguably the best views on the hike—a rocky ledge with a panoramic look at the Mount Mitchell range. Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour from downtown

Reaches 5,928 feet . While once thought to be viewless, hikers report a fantastic panorama to the west. 📍 Other "Butt" Stops Nearby

If you're on a quest for uniquely named overlooks, North Carolina's high country has plenty: Rough Butt Bald Overlook Scenic spot Tuckasegee, NC, United States Asheville, NC

The southern trailhead on the Parkway.