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Look Rock Maps |
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| SMAS primarily uses two
overlooks on the Foothills Parkway near Look
Rock: Overlooks #1 and #4. These overlooks are shown in the maps below. Note that what we term
overlook #1 (which has long been the traditional, preferred overlook
for SMAS star parties) is actually the 2nd overlook southwest of
the Look Rock Campground / Flats Rd intersection. The red markers in the 2nd
map image below indicate all the overlooks southwest of the intersection.
Look Rock #1 Overlook GPS: N 35° 37.594', W 83° 57.079', Alt. 2406 feet. In addition to the maps below, here are links to the major map sites available on the Internet:
MAP 1 |
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Foothills Parkway offers very dark skies and is only a short drive (~30-45 min.) away from Knoxville. The general public is invited! Proceed to Maryville via any of the major highways (see MAP 1 above) and get on US Hwy 321 northbound. At the far end of the hamlet of Walland (8 miles from Maryville), turn right onto the Foothills Parkway. The turn is well-marked on Hwy 321. About 10 miles ahead you will encounter a speed zone and the Flats Rd / Top of the World intersection. See MAP 2 below for the overlooks SMAS uses for star parties. Look Rock #1 and Look Rock #4 (the 2nd and 5th overlooks, respectively, from the Flats Rd intersection) are our current preferences. MAP 2 |
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