Pulpit Rock Overlook
Pulpit Rock Overlook sits at 2,038 feet along the Talladega Scenic Drive, with the ground falling 649 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. The overlook faces due west (270°), squared directly toward the sunset. From this vantage, Salt Creek Falls is visible to the west-northwest at 5.1 miles, with Burgess Point, a peak reaching 1,859 feet, to the southwest at 8.7 miles. Farther out, Gun Flint Mountain and Cemetery Mountain both lie west-southwest near the 10-mile mark, while Schoolhouse Mountain and Gents Mountain appear to the west-northwest and west respectively, between 13 and 14 miles out. Rob Roy Falls and London Mountain sit to the southwest beyond 14 miles. Closer features include Veteran's Park and Coldwater Creek Memorial Park to the northwest, both under 10 miles away. Because the overlook faces directly into the sunset line, evening light crosses the view straight on; sunset times shift from about 16:40 in December to nearly 20:00 at the June solstice. Oxford lies 9.2 miles north, Anniston 12.4 miles north, and Gadsden 38.1 miles north-northwest. This overlook follows the Restaurant Overlook along the drive.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Salt Creek Falls839 ftwest-northwest · 5.1 mi
- Veteran's Park621 ftwest-northwest · 8.4 mi
- Burgess Point1,859 ftsouthwest · 8.7 mi
- Coldwater Creek Memorial Park586 ftnorthwest · 9.9 mi
- Gun Flint Mountain1,025 ftwest-southwest · 10.0 mi
- Coldwater Spring598 ftnorthwest · 10.4 mi
- Cemetery Mountain1,018 ftwest-southwest · 10.6 mi
- Schoolhouse Mountain665 ftwest-northwest · 13.6 mi
- Rob Roy Falls881 ftsouthwest · 14.1 mi
- Gents Mountain982 ftwest · 14.2 mi
- London Mountain1,516 ftsouthwest · 14.3 mi
- Talladega-Lincoln Outdoor Park696 ftwest · 14.7 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:48 | 18:55 | 18:22 |
| June solstice | 05:35 | 19:57 | 19:20 |
| September equinox | 06:32 | 18:42 | 18:09 |
| December solstice | 06:44 | 16:40 | 16:02 |
Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Oxford9.2 mi north
- Anniston12.4 mi north
- Gadsden38.1 mi north-northwest
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How high is Pulpit Rock Overlook?
Pulpit Rock Overlook sits at about 2,038 feet (621 m).
What can you see from Pulpit Rock Overlook?
From Pulpit Rock Overlook: Salt Creek Falls (WNW, 5.1 mi); Veteran's Park (WNW, 8.4 mi); Burgess Point (SW, 8.7 mi); Coldwater Creek Memorial Park (NW, 9.9 mi).
Is Pulpit Rock Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Pulpit Rock 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 Pulpit Rock Overlook?
Oxford, 9.2 miles N of Pulpit Rock Overlook.
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