Last updated: January 11, 2024
Place
Onion Mountain Overlook
NPS Photo/P. Hamel
Quick Facts
Location:
Parkway Milepost 79.7
Amenities
6 listed
Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Parking - Auto, Picnic Table, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead
One of the original goals of the parkway's designers was to provide visitors with a chance to “drive a while, stop a while.” With its good view, short leg stretcher trail, and opportunity for picnicking, Onion Mountain Overlook fits the bill.
Onion Mountain Overlook (3,145 feet) provides views southeast over Suck Mountain and the piedmont 2,000 feet below. The overlook is nestled into the forest with a nice view from the picnic table, and offers a short 0.2 mile loop trail on the southern end of the overlook.
Seasonal highlights include blooming rhododendrons in late spring, bird watching with migrating warblers spring and fall migrating raptors, and excellent opportunities to take in the fall colors across the expansive views in October.