North Cove Valley Overlook
North Cove Valley Overlook sits at 2,807 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, facing 210 degrees toward the southwest. The land drops 650 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view into the valley below. From this point, The Loops Overlook is visible to the southwest at a distance of 1.1 miles and an elevation of 3,078 feet, while Dobson Knob rises to the south-southeast, 5.4 miles away at 3,690 feet. Boone lies 29.5 miles to the northeast, Johnson City is 35.6 miles north-northwest, and Asheville is 36.3 miles west-southwest. The overlook sits between North Cove Overlook and Heffner Gap Overlook along the parkway. Sunrise and sunset times vary through the year: around 7:33 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. at the March equinox, 6:13 a.m. to 8:48 p.m. at the June solstice, 7:17 a.m. to 7:27 p.m. at the September equinox, and 7:35 a.m. to 5:18 p.m. at the December solstice.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- The Loops Overlook3,078 ftsouthwest · 1.1 mi
- Dobson Knob3,690 ftsouth-southeast · 5.4 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:33 | 19:40 | 19:06 |
| June solstice | 06:13 | 20:48 | 20:10 |
| September equinox | 07:17 | 19:27 | 18:53 |
| December solstice | 07:35 | 17:18 | 16:39 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Boone29.5 mi northeast
- Johnson City35.6 mi north-northwest
- Asheville36.3 mi west-southwest
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How high is North Cove Valley Overlook?
North Cove Valley Overlook sits at about 2,807 feet (856 m).
What can you see from North Cove Valley Overlook?
From North Cove Valley Overlook: The Loops Overlook (SW, 1.1 mi); Dobson Knob (SSE, 5.4 mi).
What is the nearest town to North Cove Valley Overlook?
Boone, 30 miles NE of North Cove Valley Overlook.
What is the next lookout after North Cove Valley Overlook?
Heffner Gap Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after North Cove Valley Overlook.
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