Baker Bluff Overlook
Baker Bluff Overlook sits at 795 feet along the Natchez Trace Parkway, facing 240 degrees with the land dropping 294 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. Delk Bluff is visible to the southwest at 0.7 miles, at 716 feet elevation. Farther out, Ivy Point rises to the south-southwest at 2.0 miles (821 feet), Baxter Hill lies south at 2.8 miles (865 feet), and Kincade Hill stands southwest at 2.8 miles (960 feet). The overlook's orientation angles about 30 degrees off due west, placing it toward the sunset side of the sky; sunset times across the year range from 16:40 at the December solstice to 20:09 at the June solstice. Franklin is 28.2 miles to the northeast, with Brentwood at 36.5 miles and Nashville at 43.0 miles in the same direction. Water Valley Overlook precedes this stop along the parkway, and Swan View Overlook follows it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Delk Bluff716 ftsouthwest · 0.7 mi
- Ivy Point821 ftsouth-southwest · 2.0 mi
- Baxter Hill865 ftsouth · 2.8 mi
- Kincade Hill960 ftsouthwest · 2.8 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:54 | 19:01 | 18:27 |
| June solstice | 05:34 | 20:09 | 19:31 |
| September equinox | 06:38 | 18:48 | 18:14 |
| December solstice | 06:56 | 16:40 | 16:01 |
Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Franklin28.2 mi northeast
- Brentwood36.5 mi northeast
- Nashville43.0 mi northeast
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How high is Baker Bluff Overlook?
Baker Bluff Overlook sits at about 795 feet (242 m).
What can you see from Baker Bluff Overlook?
From Baker Bluff Overlook: Delk Bluff (SW, 0.7 mi); Ivy Point (SSW, 2.0 mi); Baxter Hill (S, 2.8 mi); Kincade Hill (SW, 2.8 mi).
Is Baker Bluff Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Baker Bluff Overlook 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 Baker Bluff Overlook?
Franklin, 28 miles NE of Baker Bluff Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Baker Bluff Overlook?
Swan View Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Baker Bluff Overlook.
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