Panorama Overlook - Route 9 Washington County
Panorama Overlook is west along Rt. 9 approximately 3 miles from Berkeley Springs. Today, a pull-off provides a scenic view of three states and two rivers rated by National Geographic as one of the best five views in the East. The scene also encapsulates America's transportation history showing the C&O Canal on the Maryland side of the river and the B&O Railroad on the West Virginia side.
The overlook marks the end of the Cacapon Mountains which runs north more than thirty miles. Composed of Oriskany sandstone, it plunges nearly 1000 feet into the Potomac.
This photo taken with a circular polarizer and three stop graduated neutral density filter on a stormy May afternoon.