Notable viewpoint · Randolph, West Virginia
Back Fork Mountain
Back Fork Mountain is a viewpoint in Randolph, West Virginia.
Back Fork Mountain: 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 Back Fork Mountain
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 Back Fork Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.59761, -80.19119. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Back Fork Mountain
- Fort Marrow · fort · Randolph · ~19 km · Must-see
- Buffalo Bull Knob · viewpoint · Webster · ~24 km · Must-see
- Huttonsville State Farm Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Randolph · ~28 km · Must-see
- Barton Knob · viewpoint · Randolph · ~29 km · Must-see
- Tygart Valley Church · church · Randolph · ~29 km · Must-see
- Monongahela National Forest · sanctuary · Pocahontas · ~33 km · Must-see
- White Top · viewpoint · Randolph · ~34 km · Must-see
- Bald Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~35 km · Must-see
- Cass Scenic Railroad State Park · park · Pocahontas · ~37 km · Must-see
- Gaudineer Knob · viewpoint · Randolph · ~38 km · Must-see
- Shavers Fork Mountain Complex · sanctuary · Randolph · ~38 km · Must-see
- West Virginia Wildlife Center · sanctuary · Upshur · ~38 km · Must-see
- Handley Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Pocahontas · ~40 km · Must-see
- Cranberry Wilderness · sanctuary · Pocahontas · ~46 km · Must-see
- Burner Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~47 km · Must-see
- Day Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~48 km · Must-see
- Big Ditch Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Webster · ~49 km · Must-see
- Sutton Lake · lake · Braxton · ~50 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Back Fork Mountain
- Buffalo Bull Knob · viewpoint · Webster · ~24 km · Must-see
- Barton Knob · viewpoint · Randolph · ~29 km · Must-see
- White Top · viewpoint · Randolph · ~34 km · Must-see
- Bald Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~35 km · Must-see
- Gaudineer Knob · viewpoint · Randolph · ~38 km · Must-see
- Burner Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~47 km · Must-see
- Day Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~48 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~51 km · Must-see
- Michael Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~53 km · Must-see
- See All · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~56 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 Back Fork Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Back Fork Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Back Fork Mountain?
Nearby: Fort Marrow (fort, 19 km), Buffalo Bull Knob (viewpoint, 24 km), Huttonsville State Farm Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 28 km), Barton Knob (viewpoint, 29 km), Tygart Valley Church (church, 29 km), Monongahela National Forest (sanctuary, 33 km).
Is Back Fork Mountain worth visiting?
Back Fork Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in West Virginia on Spotwander.