Greenstone Overlook
Greenstone Overlook sits at 3,035 feet along the Blue Ridge Parkway, with the land dropping 616 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. The overlook faces 270 degrees, directly toward sunset. Dripping Rock rises to the southwest at 0.7 miles, with Cedar Cliffs viewpoint to the west at 0.8 miles and Rock Point Overlook further west-southwest at 1.3 miles. Raven's Roost Overlook is visible to the southwest at 1.4 miles, while Devils Knob and Potatopatch Mountain both appear southwest at 2.6 miles, reaching elevations of 3,850 and 3,848 feet respectively. Torry Mountain lies west at 2.9 miles, and Kelley Mountain is visible further west at 5.3 miles.
Because the overlook faces the sunset direction squarely, evening light crosses the ridgeline view without obstruction. Sunset times shift across the year, from 20:42 at the June solstice to 17:00 at the December solstice. Charlottesville lies 25.2 miles east-northeast, Harrisonburg 34.8 miles north, and Lynchburg 38.7 miles south-southwest. Shenandoah Valley Overlook precedes this stop on the Parkway, and Rock Point Overlook follows.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Dripping Rock3,006 ftsouthwest · 0.7 mi
- Cedar Cliffs2,856 ftwest · 0.8 mi
- Rock Point Overlook3,171 ftwest-southwest · 1.3 mi
- Raven's Roost Overlook3,314 ftsouthwest · 1.4 mi
- Devils Knob3,850 ftsouthwest · 2.6 mi
- Potatopatch Mountain3,848 ftsouthwest · 2.6 mi
- Torry Mountain2,776 ftwest · 2.9 mi
- Kelley Mountain3,284 ftwest · 5.3 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:20 | 19:28 | 18:53 |
| June solstice | 05:54 | 20:42 | 20:03 |
| September equinox | 07:04 | 19:14 | 18:40 |
| December solstice | 07:29 | 17:00 | 16:19 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Charlottesville25.2 mi east-northeast
- Harrisonburg34.8 mi north
- Lynchburg38.7 mi south-southwest
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How high is Greenstone Overlook?
Greenstone Overlook sits at about 3,035 feet (925 m).
What can you see from Greenstone Overlook?
From Greenstone Overlook: Dripping Rock (SW, 0.7 mi); Cedar Cliffs (W, 0.8 mi); Rock Point Overlook (WSW, 1.3 mi); Raven's Roost Overlook (SW, 1.4 mi).
Is Greenstone Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Greenstone 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 Greenstone Overlook?
Charlottesville, 25 miles ENE of Greenstone Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Greenstone Overlook?
Rock Point Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Greenstone Overlook.
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- Charlottesville · 25 mi
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