Jenkins Gap Overlook
Jenkins Gap Overlook sits at 2,337 feet along Skyline Drive, with the terrain dropping 506 feet within 600 meters of the pullout. The overlook faces east, directly toward sunrise. Two peaks are visible to the east-northeast: Oventop, 8.4 miles away at 1,288 feet, and Rattlesnake Mountain, also 8.4 miles out but rising to 2,102 feet. Because the view faces the sunrise point squarely, morning light comes straight on; sunrise falls around 05:49 at the June solstice, 07:17 at the March equinox, 07:01 at the September equinox, and 07:28 at the December solstice. The nearest towns are Linton Hall, 33.0 miles east, Leesburg, 39.4 miles east-northeast, and Harrisonburg, 44.6 miles west-southwest. Along Skyline Drive, this overlook follows Compton Peak East and precedes Hogwallow Flats Overlook.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Oventop1,288 fteast-northeast · 8.4 mi
- Rattlesnake Mountain2,102 fteast-northeast · 8.4 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 | 19:12 | 18:36 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:55 | 16:13 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Linton Hall33.0 mi east
- Leesburg39.4 mi east-northeast
- Harrisonburg44.6 mi west-southwest
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How high is Jenkins Gap Overlook?
Jenkins Gap Overlook sits at about 2,337 feet (712 m).
What can you see from Jenkins Gap Overlook?
From Jenkins Gap Overlook: Oventop (ENE, 8.4 mi); Rattlesnake Mountain (ENE, 8.4 mi).
Is Jenkins Gap Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Jenkins Gap 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 Jenkins Gap Overlook?
Linton Hall, 33 miles E of Jenkins Gap Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Jenkins Gap Overlook?
Hogwallow Flats Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Jenkins Gap Overlook.
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