Water Valley Overlook

Water Valley Overlook sits at 806 feet along the Natchez Trace Parkway, facing east at 90 degrees. The land drops 164 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view across the terrain below. Three peaks are visible: Gray Hill to the east-southeast at 2.1 miles (841 ft), Elam Hill to the northeast at 3.2 miles (928 ft), and Perkins Hill to the southeast at 11.0 miles (770 ft). Because the overlook faces directly toward sunrise, the view aligns with the sun as it comes up, with sunrise times ranging from 05:34 at the June solstice to 06:56 at the December solstice. Franklin lies 22.4 miles to the east-northeast, with Brentwood at 30.7 miles and Nashville at 37.4 miles in the same general direction. The overlook offers a clear line of sight to the surrounding hills without any obstruction noted in the immediate foreground, making it a straightforward stop for viewing the terrain and the sunrise.