No Name Overlook
This overlook sits at 1,963 feet along Skyline Drive, facing 300 degrees with the terrain dropping 718 feet within 600 meters of the point. The view spans west to northwest, taking in Allens Mountain 4.8 miles west, South Fork Overlook 7.0 miles west-northwest, Brush Mountain 7.1 miles west-southwest, High Peak 7.3 miles west-northwest, Buzzard Rock 7.5 miles northwest, and Acorn Hill 7.6 miles west-southwest. The orientation places the view roughly 30 degrees off a direct sunset line, with sunset times ranging from 16:55 in December to 20:42 in June. Linton Hall lies 35.0 miles east-southeast, Leesburg 38.6 miles east-northeast, and Harrisonburg 45.8 miles southwest. Shenandoah Valley Overlook precedes this stop, and Signal Knob Overlook follows it along the drive.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Allens Mountain972 ftwest · 4.8 mi
- South Fork Overlook1,947 ftwest-northwest · 7.0 mi
- Brush Mountain1,228 ftwest-southwest · 7.1 mi
- High Peak1,984 ftwest-northwest · 7.3 mi
- Buzzard Rock1,303 ftnorthwest · 7.5 mi
- Acorn Hill829 ftwest-southwest · 7.6 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 | 18:37 |
| December solstice | 07:29 | 16:55 | 16:13 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Linton Hall35.0 mi east-southeast
- Leesburg38.6 mi east-northeast
- Harrisonburg45.8 mi southwest
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How high is No Name Overlook?
No Name Overlook sits at about 1,963 feet (598 m).
What can you see from No Name Overlook?
From No Name Overlook: Allens Mountain (W, 4.8 mi); South Fork Overlook (WNW, 7.0 mi); Brush Mountain (WSW, 7.1 mi); High Peak (WNW, 7.3 mi).
Is No Name Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from No Name 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 No Name Overlook?
Linton Hall, 35 miles ESE of No Name Overlook.
What is the next lookout after No Name Overlook?
Signal Knob Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after No Name Overlook.
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Day trips start here
- Middleburg · 26 mi
- Shenandoah National Park · 28 mi
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