Ballhoot Scar Overlook
Ballhoot Scar Overlook sits at 2,550 feet along the Blue Ridge Parkway, with terrain dropping 489 feet within 600 meters of the site. The view faces 300°, roughly 30 degrees off a direct westward line, putting sunsets within the visible arc. Newton Bald rises to 5,155 feet to the west-northwest at 4.6 miles, and Becks Bald reaches 5,037 feet to the north at 4.8 miles. Waynesville lies 16.7 miles east, Sevierville is 28.9 miles north-northwest, and Knoxville is 47.0 miles northwest. Raven Fork Overlook precedes this stop, with Thomas Divide Overlook next along the route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Newton Bald5,155 ftwest-northwest · 4.6 mi
- Becks Bald5,037 ftnorth · 4.8 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:38 | 19:45 | 19:12 |
| June solstice | 06:19 | 20:52 | 20:15 |
| September equinox | 07:22 | 19:32 | 18:58 |
| December solstice | 07:39 | 17:25 | 16:45 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Waynesville16.7 mi east
- Sevierville28.9 mi north-northwest
- Knoxville47.0 mi northwest
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How high is Ballhoot Scar Overlook?
Ballhoot Scar Overlook sits at about 2,550 feet (777 m).
What can you see from Ballhoot Scar Overlook?
From Ballhoot Scar Overlook: Newton Bald (WNW, 4.6 mi); Becks Bald (N, 4.8 mi).
Is Ballhoot Scar Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Ballhoot Scar 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 Ballhoot Scar Overlook?
Waynesville, 17 miles E of Ballhoot Scar Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Ballhoot Scar Overlook?
Thomas Divide Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Ballhoot Scar Overlook.
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