Walker Knob Overlook
Walker Knob Overlook sits at 5,317 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, facing 300 degrees toward the northwest. The land drops 528 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view across the terrain below. From this point, eight named peaks are visible, ranging from Point Misery to the north at 1.4 miles and 5,692 feet, to Coxcomb Mountain at 5.3 miles and 5,426 feet to the north-northwest. Other peaks in view include Big Butt, Pigpen Knob, Sheepwallow Knob, Cedar Cliff Knob, Ingraham Mountain, and Tharp Mountain, spanning directions from north to west-northwest and elevations from 3,487 to 5,935 feet.
The overlook's orientation is roughly 30 degrees off square with sunset, making it a spot where evening light lines up with the facing direction across the seasons. Asheville lies 16.1 miles to the southwest, with Morganton 36.3 miles east and Boone 48.7 miles northeast. On the Parkway, Glassmine Falls Overlook precedes this stop, and Ridge Junction Overlook follows.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Point Misery5,692 ftnorth · 1.4 mi
- Big Butt5,935 ftnorth-northwest · 2.7 mi
- Pigpen Knob4,596 ftnorthwest · 3.3 mi
- Sheepwallow Knob4,340 ftnorthwest · 3.6 mi
- Cedar Cliff Knob4,136 ftwest-northwest · 3.8 mi
- Ingraham Mountain3,487 ftwest-northwest · 4.5 mi
- Tharp Mountain4,439 ftnorthwest · 5.2 mi
- Coxcomb Mountain5,426 ftnorth-northwest · 5.3 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:34 | 19:41 | 19:08 |
| June solstice | 06:14 | 20:49 | 20:11 |
| September equinox | 07:18 | 19:28 | 18:54 |
| December solstice | 07:36 | 17:20 | 16:41 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Asheville16.1 mi southwest
- Morganton36.3 mi east
- Boone48.7 mi northeast
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How high is Walker Knob Overlook?
Walker Knob Overlook sits at about 5,317 feet (1,621 m).
What can you see from Walker Knob Overlook?
From Walker Knob Overlook: Point Misery (N, 1.4 mi); Big Butt (NNW, 2.7 mi); Pigpen Knob (NW, 3.3 mi); Sheepwallow Knob (NW, 3.6 mi).
Is Walker Knob Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Walker Knob 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 Walker Knob Overlook?
Asheville, 16 miles SW of Walker Knob Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Walker Knob Overlook?
Ridge Junction Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Walker Knob Overlook.
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