Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook
Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook sits at 3,145 feet along the Blue Ridge Parkway, facing 300 degrees with the land dropping 356 feet within 600 meters of the edge. Nettle Mountain rises to the north-northwest at 0.9 miles, reaching 3,327 feet, while Adams Peak stands northwest at 4.2 miles and 2,959 feet. Further out, Irish Creek Valley Overlook is visible west-southwest at 5.6 miles, with Coates Mountain beyond it at 6.4 miles and 2,529 feet, and Hackett Hill to the northwest at 6.8 miles, elevation 1,903 feet. The overlook faces toward sunset, offset 30 degrees from square, making it oriented for evening light; sunset falls near 19:29 at the March equinox, 20:43 at the June solstice, 19:15 at the September equinox, and 17:02 at the December solstice. Waynesboro lies 23.9 miles northeast, Staunton 24.2 miles north-northeast, and Lynchburg 27.4 miles south. Fork Mountain Overlook precedes this stop along the parkway, with Boston Knob Overlook following.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Nettle Mountain3,327 ftnorth-northwest · 0.9 mi
- Adams Peak2,959 ftnorthwest · 4.2 mi
- Irish Creek Valley Overlook2,760 ftwest-southwest · 5.6 mi
- Coates Mountain2,529 ftwest-southwest · 6.4 mi
- Hackett Hill1,903 ftnorthwest · 6.8 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:21 | 19:29 | 18:54 |
| June solstice | 05:56 | 20:43 | 20:04 |
| September equinox | 07:05 | 19:15 | 18:41 |
| December solstice | 07:29 | 17:02 | 16:21 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Waynesboro23.9 mi northeast
- Staunton24.2 mi north-northeast
- Lynchburg27.4 mi south
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How high is Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook?
Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook sits at about 3,145 feet (959 m).
What can you see from Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook?
From Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook: Nettle Mountain (NNW, 0.9 mi); Adams Peak (NW, 4.2 mi); Irish Creek Valley Overlook (WSW, 5.6 mi); Coates Mountain (WSW, 6.4 mi).
Is Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Yankee Horse Ridge 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 Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook?
Waynesboro, 24 miles NE of Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook?
Boston Knob Overlook is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook.
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- Lynchburg · 27 mi
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