Blackrock Overlook
Blackrock Overlook sits at 3,689 feet on Skyline Drive, with the land dropping 800 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. The overlook faces 270°, directly toward sunset, so the view aligns with evening light throughout the year. Terrain visible from the point spans a range of ridgelines to the west and southwest, including Bailey Mountain at 2.1 miles, Roundhead Mountain at 4.0 miles, Devils Tanyard at 4.5 miles, Cubbage Mountain at 5.1 miles, The Pinnacle at 5.4 miles, Smith Mountain at 5.5 miles, Dovel Mountain at 5.9 miles, Grindstone Mountain at 6.6 miles, Pine Mountain at 7.8 miles to the south-southwest, and Abrams Mountain at 9.4 miles to the southwest. Elevations among these peaks range from 1,826 to 2,850 feet. Harrisonburg lies 23.6 miles west-southwest, Charlottesville 34.5 miles south, and Staunton 43.0 miles southwest. On the drive, Fishers Gap Overlook precedes this stop and Tanners Ridge Overlook follows.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Bailey Mountain1,826 ftnorthwest · 2.1 mi
- Roundhead Mountain2,141 ftwest-northwest · 4.0 mi
- Devils Tanyard2,823 ftwest-southwest · 4.5 mi
- Cubbage Mountain1,886 ftwest · 5.1 mi
- The Pinnacle1,889 ftwest-northwest · 5.4 mi
- Smith Mountain2,660 ftwest-southwest · 5.5 mi
- Dovel Mountain2,442 ftwest · 5.9 mi
- Grindstone Mountain2,850 ftwest-southwest · 6.6 mi
- Pine Mountain2,014 ftsouth-southwest · 7.8 mi
- Abrams Mountain2,018 ftsouthwest · 9.4 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:18 | 19:26 | 18:51 |
| June solstice | 05:51 | 20:42 | 20:02 |
| September equinox | 07:02 | 19:13 | 18:38 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:57 | 16:15 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Harrisonburg23.6 mi west-southwest
- Charlottesville34.5 mi south
- Staunton43.0 mi southwest
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How high is Blackrock Overlook?
Blackrock Overlook sits at about 3,689 feet (1,124 m).
What can you see from Blackrock Overlook?
From Blackrock Overlook: Bailey Mountain (NW, 2.1 mi); Roundhead Mountain (WNW, 4.0 mi); Devils Tanyard (WSW, 4.5 mi); Cubbage Mountain (W, 5.1 mi).
Is Blackrock Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Blackrock 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 Blackrock Overlook?
Harrisonburg, 24 miles WSW of Blackrock Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Blackrock Overlook?
Tanners Ridge Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Blackrock Overlook.
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