I like to be out in nature with the fewest number of manmade structures in view - and that’s why mornings are the best time to head out to an overlook like this. Normally, the small town of Pineville dominates the view, but with morning fog in the valley, the viewshed becomes all natural.

After a nice half day of hiking and a lot of time on the road, walking out to Pineville Overlook to enjoy the nighttime scene below over dinner was a perfect way to cap the day.

This quick walk leaves from the same parking lot as Chained Rock and provides a gorgeous view of the small town of Pineville below. Though not paved, the walk is highly accessible and the overlook has railings for added safety and stability.