High Knob Lookout Tower — photo spot in 1256 Spruce Ave NW, Norton, VA 24273, USA
High Knob Lookout Tower
Score4.5Prominent steel lookout atop High Knob offers sweeping panoramic views of the Cumberland Mountains and frequent sea-of-clouds inversions — excellent for wide landscapes, fall foliage, and dramatic sky work. Accessible by paved mountain road with a small parking area and a short walk to the tower; expect stairs to the observation deck. Best at sunrise or sunset for low-angle light and color, midsummer mornings for mist, and autumn for foliage. Weekdays and shoulder seasons avoid crowds; check for
High Knob Lookout Tower
Score4.5Prominent steel lookout atop High Knob offers sweeping panoramic views of the Cumberland Mountains and frequent sea-of-clouds inversions — excellent for wide landscapes, fall foliage, and dramatic sky work. Accessible by paved mountain road with a small parking area and a short walk to the tower; expect stairs to the observation deck. Best at sunrise or sunset for low-angle light and color, midsummer mornings for mist, and autumn for foliage. Weekdays and shoulder seasons avoid crowds; check for