Mount Lynn Lowry Overlook
Mount Lynn Lowry Overlook sits at 4,018 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, facing 270 degrees. Terrain drops 665 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Wesner Bald Overlook (MP 448.1) is visible to the west-northwest, 1.1 miles away at 4,990 feet, and Joe Mountain is visible to the southwest, 2.9 miles away at 3,474 feet. Because the overlook faces due west, the view lines up directly with sunset. Sunset times vary by season, ranging from around 17:24 in December to 20:52 in June. Asheville is 32.5 miles to the east-northeast, Hendersonville is 36.8 miles to the east-southeast, and Sevierville is 39.4 miles to the northwest. Woodfin Valley Overlook precedes this stop, and Mt. Lyn Lowry Overlook follows it along the route.
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What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Wesner Bald Overlook (MP 448.1)4,990 ftwest-northwest · 1.1 mi
- Joe Mountain3,474 ftsouthwest · 2.9 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:37 | 19:44 | 19:11 |
| June solstice | 06:18 | 20:52 | 20:14 |
| September equinox | 07:21 | 19:31 | 18:57 |
| December solstice | 07:38 | 17:24 | 16:45 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Asheville32.5 mi east-northeast
- Hendersonville36.8 mi east-southeast
- Sevierville39.4 mi northwest
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How high is Mount Lynn Lowry Overlook?
Mount Lynn Lowry Overlook sits at about 4,018 feet (1,225 m).
What can you see from Mount Lynn Lowry Overlook?
From Mount Lynn Lowry Overlook: Wesner Bald Overlook (MP 448.1) (WNW, 1.1 mi); Joe Mountain (SW, 2.9 mi).
Is Mount Lynn Lowry Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Mount Lynn Lowry 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 Mount Lynn Lowry Overlook?
Asheville, 33 miles ENE of Mount Lynn Lowry Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Mount Lynn Lowry Overlook?
Mt. Lyn Lowry Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Mount Lynn Lowry Overlook.
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