Notable viewpoint · Pendleton, West Virginia
Simpson Knob
Simpson Knob is a viewpoint in Pendleton, West Virginia.
Simpson Knob: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Simpson Knob
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Simpson Knob — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.69512, -79.26337. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Simpson Knob
- Troublesome Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~4 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~14 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~14 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~15 km · Must-see
- Germany Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~17 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~17 km · Must-see
- Evick Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~19 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~19 km · Must-see
- River Knobs · viewpoint · Preston · ~19 km · Must-see
- Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~20 km · Must-see
- Smoke Hole Canyon · sanctuary · Preston · ~23 km · Must-see
- Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~23 km · Must-see
- Spruce Knob · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~29 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~32 km · Must-see
- Brushy Fork Lake · lake · Preston · ~32 km · Must-see
- Spruce Knob Lake · lake · Randolph · ~35 km · Must-see
- Roaring Plains West Wilderness · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~36 km · Must-see
- Ugly Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~37 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Simpson Knob
- Troublesome Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~4 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~14 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~14 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~15 km · Must-see
- Germany Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~17 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~17 km · Must-see
- Evick Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~19 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~19 km · Must-see
- River Knobs · viewpoint · Preston · ~19 km · Must-see
- Spruce Knob · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~29 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Simpson Knob yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Simpson Knob?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Simpson Knob?
Nearby: Troublesome Valley (viewpoint, 4 km), Socrates Mountain (viewpoint, 14 km), Socrates Mountain (viewpoint, 14 km), North Fork Mountain (viewpoint, 15 km), Germany Valley (viewpoint, 17 km), Shenandoah Mountain (viewpoint, 17 km).
Is Simpson Knob worth visiting?
Simpson Knob is listed as a notable viewpoint in West Virginia on Spotwander.