Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook
Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook sits at 3,930 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, with the land dropping 557 feet within 600 meters of the edge. The view faces 85 degrees, nearly due east, and looks out toward Terrapin Mountain Overlook and Terrapin Mountain, both 2.4 miles away at elevations of 3,464 and 3,487 feet. Farther off, Hurricane Mountain rises to the southeast at 5.5 miles and 1,661 feet, and Squirrel Mountain lies east-southeast at 6.8 miles and 1,669 feet. Because the overlook faces nearly toward sunrise, morning light comes in close to straight ahead; sunrise falls at 05:58 at the June solstice, 07:06 to 07:23 at the equinoxes, and 07:30 at the December solstice. Lynchburg is 21.2 miles to the east-southeast, while Roanoke and Cave Spring lie to the southwest at 29.6 and 34.3 miles. Arnold Valley Overlook precedes this stop along the byway, and a small waterfall follows as the next lookout.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Terrapin Mountain Overlook3,464 fteast · 2.4 mi
- Terrapin Mountain3,487 fteast · 2.4 mi
- Hurricane Mountain1,661 ftsoutheast · 5.5 mi
- Squirrel Mountain1,669 fteast-southeast · 6.8 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 5° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:23 | 19:30 | 18:56 |
| June solstice | 05:58 | 20:43 | 20:04 |
| September equinox | 07:06 | 19:17 | 18:42 |
| December solstice | 07:30 | 17:04 | 16:23 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Lynchburg21.2 mi east-southeast
- Roanoke29.6 mi southwest
- Cave Spring34.3 mi southwest
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How high is Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook?
Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook sits at about 3,930 feet (1,198 m).
What can you see from Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook?
From Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook: Terrapin Mountain Overlook (E, 2.4 mi); Terrapin Mountain (E, 2.4 mi); Hurricane Mountain (SE, 5.5 mi); Squirrel Mountain (ESE, 6.8 mi).
Is Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook?
Lynchburg, 21 miles ESE of Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook?
Small waterfall is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook.
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