Belfore Hollow Overlook
Belfore Hollow Overlook sits at 2,333 feet along Skyline Drive, facing 240 degrees, with the land dropping 615 feet within 600 meters of the pullout. The view opens west-southwest to southwest, taking in Two Mile Run Overlook 1.9 miles away at 2,820 feet, Ivy Creek Overlook 2.9 miles away at 2,864 feet, Rocky Mountain 3.4 miles away at 2,852 feet, and Brown Mountain 3.8 miles away at 2,558 feet. Because the overlook faces 30 degrees off square from due west, it looks roughly toward the sunset side of the sky. Sunset times shift through the year, from 20:42 at the June solstice to 16:58 at the December solstice, with equinox sunsets near 19:13 to 19:27. Harrisonburg lies 16.5 miles to the northwest, Charlottesville 21.1 miles to the south-southeast, and Staunton 27.1 miles to the west-southwest. Beldor Hollow Overlook precedes this stop along the drive, and Loft Mountain Overlook follows it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Two Mile Run Overlook2,820 ftwest-southwest · 1.9 mi
- Ivy Creek Overlook2,864 ftsouthwest · 2.9 mi
- Rocky Mountain2,852 ftwest-southwest · 3.4 mi
- Brown Mountain2,558 ftwest-southwest · 3.8 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:19 | 19:27 | 18:52 |
| June solstice | 05:52 | 20:42 | 20:03 |
| September equinox | 07:03 | 19:13 | 18:38 |
| December solstice | 07:29 | 16:58 | 16:17 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Harrisonburg16.5 mi northwest
- Charlottesville21.1 mi south-southeast
- Staunton27.1 mi west-southwest
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How high is Belfore Hollow Overlook?
Belfore Hollow Overlook sits at about 2,333 feet (711 m).
What can you see from Belfore Hollow Overlook?
From Belfore Hollow Overlook: Two Mile Run Overlook (WSW, 1.9 mi); Ivy Creek Overlook (SW, 2.9 mi); Rocky Mountain (WSW, 3.4 mi); Brown Mountain (WSW, 3.8 mi).
Is Belfore Hollow Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Belfore Hollow 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 Belfore Hollow Overlook?
Harrisonburg, 17 miles NW of Belfore Hollow Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Belfore Hollow Overlook?
Loft Mountain Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Belfore Hollow Overlook.
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Day trips start here
- Shenandoah National Park · 16 mi
- Charlottesville · 21 mi
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