Lands Run Falls
Lands Run Falls sits at 1,673 feet along Skyline Drive, facing 240 degrees with the terrain dropping 283 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Several features are visible to the southwest, including Greasy Falls at 5.7 miles, Mount Marshall Overlook at 6.0 miles, Little Hogback Mountain at 6.1 miles, and Little Hogback Overlook at 6.2 miles, with elevations ranging from 1,759 to 3,070 feet. The facing direction is oriented toward sunset, roughly 30 degrees off a direct alignment. On the December solstice, sunset occurs at 16:55, while the June solstice sunset is later at 20:42, giving a wide seasonal range for evening light at this stop. Linton Hall lies 33.7 miles east, Leesburg 39.0 miles east-northeast, and Harrisonburg 45.1 miles southwest. This overlook falls between Gooney Manor Overlook and Compton Peak West along the route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Greasy Falls1,759 ftsouthwest · 5.7 mi
- Mount Marshall Overlook2,923 ftsouthwest · 6.0 mi
- Little Hogback Mountain3,070 ftsouthwest · 6.1 mi
- Little Hogback Overlook3,068 ftsouthwest · 6.2 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° 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 Hall33.7 mi east
- Leesburg39.0 mi east-northeast
- Harrisonburg45.1 mi southwest
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How high is Lands Run Falls?
Lands Run Falls sits at about 1,673 feet (510 m).
What can you see from Lands Run Falls?
From Lands Run Falls: Greasy Falls (SW, 5.7 mi); Mount Marshall Overlook (SW, 6.0 mi); Little Hogback Mountain (SW, 6.1 mi); Little Hogback Overlook (SW, 6.2 mi).
Is Lands Run Falls better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Lands Run Falls 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 Lands Run Falls?
Linton Hall, 34 miles E of Lands Run Falls.
What is the next lookout after Lands Run Falls?
Compton Peak West is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Lands Run Falls.
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Day trips start here
- Middleburg · 26 mi
- Shenandoah National Park · 27 mi
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