Yadkin Valley Overlook
Yadkin Valley Overlook sits at 3,829 feet along the Blue Ridge Parkway, facing south, with the land dropping 755 feet within 600 meters of the viewpoint. To the southeast, three peaks rise into view: Chestnut Knob at 3.1 miles (2,587 ft), Raven Rock Knob at 3.5 miles (2,462 ft), and Curtis Knob at 4.4 miles (2,496 ft). Boone lies 6.0 miles north-northwest, while Hickory is 32.5 miles south-southeast and Bristol 43.9 miles northwest. Thunder Hill Overlook precedes this stop on the parkway, and Raven Rock Overlook follows. Sunrise and sunset times vary through the year, from a 06:10 sunrise at the June solstice to a 07:35 sunrise at the December solstice, with sunset ranging between 17:16 in December and 20:48 in June.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Chestnut Knob2,587 ftsoutheast · 3.1 mi
- Raven Rock Knob2,462 ftsoutheast · 3.5 mi
- Curtis Knob2,496 ftsoutheast · 4.4 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:31 | 19:39 | 19:05 |
| June solstice | 06:10 | 20:48 | 20:10 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 19:25 | 18:51 |
| December solstice | 07:35 | 17:16 | 16:36 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Boone6.0 mi north-northwest
- Hickory32.5 mi south-southeast
- Bristol43.9 mi northwest
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How high is Yadkin Valley Overlook?
Yadkin Valley Overlook sits at about 3,829 feet (1,167 m).
What can you see from Yadkin Valley Overlook?
From Yadkin Valley Overlook: Chestnut Knob (SE, 3.1 mi); Raven Rock Knob (SE, 3.5 mi); Curtis Knob (SE, 4.4 mi).
What is the nearest town to Yadkin Valley Overlook?
Boone, 6.0 miles NNW of Yadkin Valley Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Yadkin Valley Overlook?
Raven Rock Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Yadkin Valley Overlook.
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