Doyles River Lookout
Doyles River Lookout sits at 2,785 feet on Skyline Drive, facing 150 degrees toward the south-southeast. The terrain drops 646 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an unobstructed view of the lower elevations ahead. Upper Doyles River Falls is visible to the south-southeast at a distance of 0.5 miles, sitting at 2,170 feet. Little Flat Mountain rises to the east-southeast, 1.7 miles away at 3,140 feet, and Cedar Mountain lies to the south-southwest, 2.2 miles out at 3,330 feet. Harrisonburg is 16.9 miles to the northwest, Charlottesville is 19.1 miles to the southeast, and Staunton is 21.6 miles west-southwest. This lookout is positioned between Big Run Overlook and Dundo Overlook along the drive. Given its southeast-facing orientation, sunrise arrives relatively late here across the seasons, ranging from 05:52 at the June solstice to 07:29 at the December solstice, while sunset ranges from 16:59 in December to 20:42 in June.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Upper Doyles River Falls2,170 ftsouth-southeast · 0.5 mi
- Little Flat Mountain3,140 fteast-southeast · 1.7 mi
- Cedar Mountain3,330 ftsouth-southwest · 2.2 mi
Light
| 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 | 19:14 | 18:39 |
| December solstice | 07:29 | 16:59 | 16:17 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Harrisonburg16.9 mi northwest
- Charlottesville19.1 mi southeast
- Staunton21.6 mi west-southwest
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How high is Doyles River Lookout?
Doyles River Lookout sits at about 2,785 feet (849 m).
What can you see from Doyles River Lookout?
From Doyles River Lookout: Upper Doyles River Falls (SSE, 0.5 mi); Little Flat Mountain (ESE, 1.7 mi); Cedar Mountain (SSW, 2.2 mi).
What is the nearest town to Doyles River Lookout?
Harrisonburg, 17 miles NW of Doyles River Lookout.
What is the next lookout after Doyles River Lookout?
Dundo Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Doyles River Lookout.
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- Charlottesville · 19 mi
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