Rocky Mount Overlook

What's the view from Rocky Mount Overlook?

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Facing west-northwest from an elevation of 2,445 ft (745 m), the view from Rocky Mount Overlook looks straight out to Rocky Mount. The second largest forest fire in the history of Shenandoah National Park occurred in the Rocky Mount area. The fire began on April 16, 2016. Dry conditions and wind soon caused the fire to spread rapidly. The fire was contained by April 29, leaving a total of 10,326 acres burned.