Wilson Creek Overlook
Wilson Creek Overlook sits at 4,361 feet along the Blue Ridge Parkway, facing south. The land drops 398 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Grandmother View, a viewpoint at 4,872 feet, lies 0.6 mile to the southwest, while Marks Mountain, at 2,896 feet, is visible 4.1 miles to the south. On the June solstice, sunrise occurs at 06:11 and sunset at 20:48; on the December solstice, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:17. Johnson City is 33.8 miles west-northwest, Hickory is 36.3 miles southeast, and Bristol is 40.1 miles north-northwest. Calloway Peak is the previous lookout along the route, and Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC, follows next.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Grandmother View4,872 ftsouthwest · 0.6 mi
- Marks Mountain2,896 ftsouth · 4.1 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:32 | 19:39 | 19:05 |
| June solstice | 06:11 | 20:48 | 20:10 |
| September equinox | 07:16 | 19:26 | 18:52 |
| December solstice | 07:35 | 17:17 | 16:37 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Johnson City33.8 mi west-northwest
- Hickory36.3 mi southeast
- Bristol40.1 mi north-northwest
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How high is Wilson Creek Overlook?
Wilson Creek Overlook sits at about 4,361 feet (1,329 m).
What can you see from Wilson Creek Overlook?
From Wilson Creek Overlook: Grandmother View (SW, 0.6 mi); Marks Mountain (S, 4.1 mi).
What is the nearest town to Wilson Creek Overlook?
Johnson City, 34 miles WNW of Wilson Creek Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Wilson Creek Overlook?
Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC. is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Wilson Creek Overlook.
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