Notable viewpoint · Pendleton, West Virginia
Turkey Knob
Turkey Knob is a viewpoint in Pendleton, West Virginia.
Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkey Knob — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.61178, -79.27865. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Turkey Knob
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~2 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~2 km · Must-see
- Troublesome Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~8 km · Must-see
- Evick Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~9 km · Must-see
- Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~10 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~19 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~20 km · Must-see
- Brushy Fork Lake · lake · Preston · ~21 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~21 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~21 km · Must-see
- River Knobs · viewpoint · Preston · ~24 km · Must-see
- Germany Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~24 km · Must-see
- Ugly Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~25 km · Must-see
- Spruce Knob · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~30 km · Must-see
- Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~33 km · Must-see
- Smoke Hole Canyon · sanctuary · Preston · ~34 km · Must-see
- Spruce Knob Lake · lake · Randolph · ~36 km · Must-see
- Wild Oak National Recreation Trail · trek · Augusta · ~36 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Turkey Knob
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~2 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~2 km · Must-see
- Troublesome Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~8 km · Must-see
- Evick Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~9 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~19 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~20 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~21 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~21 km · Must-see
- River Knobs · viewpoint · Preston · ~24 km · Must-see
- Germany Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~24 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 Turkey Knob yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Turkey 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 Turkey Knob?
Nearby: Socrates Mountain (viewpoint, 2 km), Socrates Mountain (viewpoint, 2 km), Troublesome Valley (viewpoint, 8 km), Evick Knob (viewpoint, 9 km), Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 10 km), North Fork Mountain (viewpoint, 19 km).
Is Turkey Knob worth visiting?
Turkey Knob is listed as a notable viewpoint in West Virginia on Spotwander.