Wilson Creek Valley Overlook sits at 4,338 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, facing south-southeast, with the land dropping 520 feet within 600 meters of the pullout. The view spans a stretch of terrain including Walker Hollow Falls to the southeast at 2.9 miles, and several peaks arranged to the south and southwest: Marks Mountain and Ned Mountain at 2,896 and 2,846 feet respectively, along with Laurel Mountain and Polecat Knob. Barn Ridge Creek Falls lies farther out at 4.2 miles, also to the southeast. The overlook is positioned between Boulder Field Overlook and Pilot Ridge Overlook along the byway. Johnson City is 35.1 miles to the west-northwest, Hickory is roughly the same distance to the southeast, and Bristol lies 41.1 miles north-northwest. Daylight hours shift with the seasons: sunrise comes as early as 6:11 a.m. around the June solstice and as late as 7:35 a.m. near the December solstice, with sunset ranging from 5:17 p.m. in December to 8:48 p.m. in June. Visitors should check current conditions before heading out, as access and visibility can vary.
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
| 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 |
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This overlook provides a scenic view to the south toward South Mountain State Park and the South Carolina border. On a clear day, downtown Charlotte and Kings Mountain are visible on the horizon. To the west MacRae’s Peak offers more photo opportunities. Check the conditions of the area before you visit.
Wilson Creek Valley Overlook sits at about 4,338 feet (1,322 m).
From Wilson Creek Valley Overlook: Walker Hollow Falls (SE, 2.9 mi); Polecat Knob (SE, 3.7 mi); Marks Mountain (SSW, 3.9 mi); Laurel Mountain (SSE, 4.0 mi).
Johnson City, 35 miles WNW of Wilson Creek Valley Overlook.
Pilot Ridge Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Wilson Creek Valley Overlook.
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