The View From This Little-Known Overlook In North Carolina Is Almost Too Beautiful For Words

Trying to find fun things to do in places that aren't overrun with other people? Head to West Jefferson, and take a little hike to a little known overlook in North Carolina where you just may feel like a bird soaring high overhead with wonderful views of two small towns below.

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area near West Jefferson is an untapped resource for outdoor recreation.

With five hiking trails and numerous overlooks, it's a perfect way to spend a morning or an afternoon.

The Sunrise and Jefferson Overlook Trail is a total of two miles, out and back combined and takes anywhere from 90 minutes to two hours if you're taking your time.

And with a lofty elevation gain of 390 steep feet, you just may want to take your time and enjoy every step.

The ultimate destination for this hike is the Jefferson Overlook, perched high on the summit of Mount Jefferson.

It's a great place to stop for a while and enjoy the breathtaking views of not one, but two towns below.

From here, you'll get a bird's eye view of both Jefferson (to the north) and West Jefferson (to the west).

Enjoy! Learn more about this short little hike from our friends over at All Trails.

Have you visited this underrated state natural area and seen the incredible views from this little known overlook in North Carolina? The park is open year-round (except for Christmas Day) from 8 a.m. to sunset. Admission is free. For more reasons to head to West Jefferson keep reading: The North Carolina Town In The Middle Of Nowhere That’s So Worth The Journey!