Yonahlossee Overlook
Yonahlossee Overlook sits at 4,405 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, facing due east (90°). The land drops 597 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view down the slope. Rough Ridge Lookout, on Grandfather Mountain, NC, is visible 0.7 mi to the east at 4,477 feet. Because the overlook faces sunrise, morning light comes in directly over the view; sunrise times range from 06:11 at the June solstice to 07:35 at the December solstice. The nearest towns are Johnson City, 33.8 mi west-northwest, Hickory, 36.3 mi southeast, and Bristol, 40.3 mi north-northwest. Grandmother View lies before this stop on the parkway, and Watauga View follows after it.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC.4,477 fteast · 0.7 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| 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
- Bristol40.3 mi north-northwest
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How high is Yonahlossee Overlook?
Yonahlossee Overlook sits at about 4,405 feet (1,342 m).
What can you see from Yonahlossee Overlook?
From Yonahlossee Overlook: Rough Ridge Lookout - Grandfather Mountain, NC. (E, 0.7 mi).
Is Yonahlossee Overlook better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Yonahlossee Overlook toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Yonahlossee Overlook?
Johnson City, 34 miles WNW of Yonahlossee Overlook.
What is the next lookout after Yonahlossee Overlook?
Watauga View is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Yonahlossee Overlook.
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