Lewis Fork Overlook

Lewis Fork Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Jobs Cabin Township, Wilkes, North Carolina and has an elevation of 3,294 feet. Lewis Fork Overlook is situated nearby to the mountain saddle Phillips Gap, as well as near the peak Benge Knob.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dark Sky Observatory.

Observatory

The Dark Sky Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Appalachian State University. It is located 9 kilometers east of Deep Gap, North Carolina, off of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and 32 kilometers east of the ASU campus in Boone, North Carolina It was established in 1981, and is used for research, instruction, and public viewing events. Dark Sky Observatory is situated 1½ miles southeast of Lewis Fork Overlook.

Latitude

36.26191° or 36° 15′ 43″ north

Longitude

-81.44033° or 81° 26′ 25″ west

Elevation

3,294 feet (1,004 metres)

Open location code

868W7H65+QV

OpenStreetMap ID

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=viewpoint

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