Indian Run Overlook
Indian Run Overlook sits at 2,398 feet along Skyline Drive, facing due east across terrain that drops 526 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. From this position, ten named peaks are visible, ranging from Ravensden Rock at 4.6 miles to Big Cobbler Mountain at 11.5 miles. Closer peaks include High Knob to the north-northeast and Rattlesnake Mountain to the east-northeast, while Fogg Mountain, Hickerson Mountain, Meetinghouse Mountain, Poes Mountain, and Jefferson Mountain lie to the south and southeast at varying distances. The east-facing orientation places the overlook directly toward the sunrise, with the sun rising at 05:49 during the June solstice and as late as 07:28 during the December solstice. The towns of Manassas, Leesburg, and Ashburn lie roughly 37 to 40 miles to the east and east-northeast, though none are visible from the overlook itself. Compton Peak West precedes this stop along the drive, with Compton Peak East following it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Ravensden Rock1,992 ftnortheast · 4.6 mi
- High Knob2,369 ftnorth-northeast · 5.4 mi
- Fogg Mountain1,193 ftsoutheast · 6.5 mi
- Hickerson Mountain1,366 ftsouth-southeast · 6.6 mi
- Rattlesnake Mountain2,102 fteast-northeast · 7.2 mi
- Oventop1,288 fteast · 7.4 mi
- Meetinghouse Mountain1,013 ftsoutheast · 8.1 mi
- Poes Mountain816 ftsoutheast · 10.4 mi
- Jefferson Mountain878 ftsoutheast · 10.7 mi
- Big Cobbler Mountain1,586 fteast · 11.5 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| 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 | 19:11 | 18:36 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:55 | 16:13 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Manassas37.5 mi east
- Leesburg38.1 mi east-northeast
- Ashburn39.5 mi east-northeast
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How high is Indian Run Overlook?
Indian Run Overlook sits at about 2,398 feet (731 m).
What can you see from Indian Run Overlook?
From Indian Run Overlook: Ravensden Rock (NE, 4.6 mi); High Knob (NNE, 5.4 mi); Fogg Mountain (SE, 6.5 mi); Hickerson Mountain (SSE, 6.6 mi).
Is Indian Run Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Indian Run Overlook toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Indian Run Overlook?
Manassas, 38 miles E of Indian Run Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Indian Run Overlook?
Compton Peak East is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Indian Run Overlook.
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Day trips start here
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