The right side provides a clear view of the Ohio River valley and the industrial landscape where West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky converge.
The left side offers the most dramatic transition from the white sands of the Florida Gulf Coast to the steep, folded ridges of the Appalachian Mountains.
The left side offers a premier perspective of the Great Smoky Mountains' highest peaks and the rugged transition from the coastal plains to the Appalachian Plateau.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Blue Ridge Escarpment during the climb and provides a chance to see the gold-domed West Virginia State Capitol and the winding New River Gorge.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the initial climb over the Grand Strand and the dramatic descent over the New River Gorge and Charleston.