Compton Peak West
Compton Peak West sits at 2,829 feet along Skyline Drive, facing 330 degrees, with terrain dropping 728 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. The view spans several named features to the north and northwest: Carson Mountain rises to 2,586 feet 0.7 miles north-northeast, while Dickey Hill reaches 2,435 feet at 2.8 miles northwest. Two viewpoints along Gooney Run appear in the middle distance, Gooney Manor Overlook at 1.8 miles and Gooney Run Overlook at 2.3 miles, both to the northwest. Farther out, Dickey Ridge Picnic Grounds lies 3.6 miles north-northwest at 1,934 feet, Buck Mountain sits 3.8 miles west-northwest at 1,451 feet, and Shenandoah Valley Overlook is visible 5.0 miles north-northwest at 1,430 feet. On the June solstice, sunrise occurs at 05:49 and sunset at 20:42; on the December solstice, daylight runs from 07:28 to 16:55. The nearest towns are well to the east, with Linton Hall 32.9 miles away, Leesburg 38.6 miles, and Ashburn 40.1 miles. This overlook follows Lands Run Falls and precedes Indian Run Overlook on Skyline Drive.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Carson Mountain2,586 ftnorth-northeast · 0.7 mi
- Gooney Manor Overlook1,965 ftnorthwest · 1.8 mi
- Gooney Run Overlook2,136 ftnorthwest · 2.3 mi
- Dickey Hill2,435 ftnorthwest · 2.8 mi
- Dickey Ridge Picnic Grounds1,934 ftnorth-northwest · 3.6 mi
- Buck Mountain1,451 ftwest-northwest · 3.8 mi
- Shenandoah Valley Overlook1,430 ftnorth-northwest · 5.0 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:17 | 19:25 | 18:50 |
| June solstice | 05:49 | 20:42 | 20:02 |
| September equinox | 07:01 | 19:12 | 18:36 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:55 | 16:13 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Linton Hall32.9 mi east
- Leesburg38.6 mi east-northeast
- Ashburn40.1 mi east-northeast
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How high is Compton Peak West?
Compton Peak West sits at about 2,829 feet (862 m).
What can you see from Compton Peak West?
From Compton Peak West: Carson Mountain (NNE, 0.7 mi); Gooney Manor Overlook (NW, 1.8 mi); Gooney Run Overlook (NW, 2.3 mi); Dickey Hill (NW, 2.8 mi).
What is the nearest town to Compton Peak West?
Linton Hall, 33 miles E of Compton Peak West.
What is the next lookout after Compton Peak West?
Indian Run Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Compton Peak West.
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Day trips start here
- Middleburg · 26 mi
- Shenandoah National Park · 27 mi
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