View from the Onion Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway
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Trails: Onion Mountain Loop Trail
Picnic Tables: 1 (no grill)
The sign in the parking lot at Onion Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway makes it sound as if you have to hike a trail in order to get to the scenic overlook, but it’s actually just a sign stating the overlook name on the upper portion and directing you to a trail on the lower portion. The only view is the one from the parking lot. The trail just runs through the woods and ends up looping around to a neat rock formation that you can climb up on. Since you can also get to the rock right from the parking lot, there is no need to hike the .1-mile trail other than to stretch your legs.
Short loop trail at the Onion Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway
While you can get a view from on top of the rock, in truth, it’s no better than what you get from the parking lot. In fact, a photo with the rock in the frame is the best shot you can get.
Taking a photo from the rock at Onion Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Panoramic view from the Onion Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway (click to enlarge)
There is one picnic table at the Onion Mountain Overlook that has a nice view of the mountains and valley.
Picnic table at the Onion Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway
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Last updated on November 29, 2023
