Onion Mountain Overlook
Onion Mountain Overlook sits at 3,196 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, facing 150 degrees toward the south-southeast. The land drops 793 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint, giving an open view across the terrain below. Suck Mountain is visible to the south-southeast at 3.2 miles, reaching 2,177 feet, while Lone Pine Mountain sits farther southeast at 8.0 miles and 1,390 feet. Lynchburg lies 22.4 miles east-southeast, with Roanoke 27.1 miles southwest and Cave Spring 31.7 miles southwest. The Small Waterfall lookout precedes this stop along the byway, and Black Rock Hill Overlook follows. On the June solstice, sunrise occurs at 05:58 and sunset at 20:43; the December solstice brings a shorter day, with sunrise at 07:30 and sunset at 17:04. The equinox days fall close to 12 hours, with sunrise near 07:07–07:23 and sunset near 19:17–19:30. The approach road to this overlook closes seasonally between August 1 and January 10, so travelers planning a visit in that window should check access before arriving.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Suck Mountain2,177 ftsouth-southeast · 3.2 mi
- Lone Pine Mountain1,390 ftsoutheast · 8.0 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:23 | 19:30 | 18:56 |
| June solstice | 05:58 | 20:43 | 20:04 |
| September equinox | 07:07 | 19:17 | 18:42 |
| December solstice | 07:30 | 17:04 | 16:23 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Lynchburg22.4 mi east-southeast
- Roanoke27.1 mi southwest
- Cave Spring31.7 mi southwest
The approach closes seasonally. Source: OpenStreetMap (access:conditional=yes @ (Aug 01-Jan 10)). Check the road authority before travelling.
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How high is Onion Mountain Overlook?
Onion Mountain Overlook sits at about 3,196 feet (974 m).
What can you see from Onion Mountain Overlook?
From Onion Mountain Overlook: Suck Mountain (SSE, 3.2 mi); Lone Pine Mountain (SE, 8.0 mi).
Is the road to Onion Mountain Overlook open year-round?
No. The approach to Onion Mountain Overlook closes seasonally. The source records: access:conditional=yes @ (Aug 01-Jan 10). Check the managing agency before setting out.
What is the nearest town to Onion Mountain Overlook?
Lynchburg, 22 miles ESE of Onion Mountain Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Onion Mountain Overlook?
Black Rock Hill Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Onion Mountain Overlook.
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