Notable viewpoint · Pocahontas, West Virginia
Bear Mountain
Bear Mountain is a viewpoint in Pocahontas, West Virginia.
Bear 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 Bear 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 Bear Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.44698, -79.69136. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Bear Mountain
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~17 km · Must-see
- Burner Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~21 km · Must-see
- Monongahela National Forest · sanctuary · Pocahontas · ~25 km · Must-see
- Bald Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~26 km · Must-see
- Cass Scenic Railroad State Park · park · Pocahontas · ~26 km · Must-see
- Paddy Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~28 km · Must-see
- Shavers Fork Mountain Complex · sanctuary · Randolph · ~29 km · Must-see
- Gaudineer Knob · viewpoint · Randolph · ~29 km · Must-see
- Hayfields State Park · sanctuary · Highland · ~29 km · Must-see
- Michael Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~32 km · Must-see
- White Top · viewpoint · Randolph · ~32 km · Must-see
- Barton Knob · viewpoint · Randolph · ~35 km · Must-see
- Laurel Fork South Wilderness · sanctuary · Randolph · ~37 km · Must-see
- Spruce Knob Lake · lake · Randolph · ~37 km · Must-see
- Sinks Of Gandy Upstream Entrance · cave · Randolph · ~38 km · Must-see
- Fort Edward Johnson · fort · Preston · ~38 km · Must-see
- See All · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~38 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~39 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Bear Mountain
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~17 km · Must-see
- Burner Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~21 km · Must-see
- Bald Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~26 km · Must-see
- Paddy Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~28 km · Must-see
- Gaudineer Knob · viewpoint · Randolph · ~29 km · Must-see
- Michael Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~32 km · Must-see
- White Top · viewpoint · Randolph · ~32 km · Must-see
- Barton Knob · viewpoint · Randolph · ~35 km · Must-see
- See All · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~38 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~39 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 Bear Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Bear 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 Bear Mountain?
Nearby: Alleghany Mountain (viewpoint, 17 km), Burner Mountain (viewpoint, 21 km), Monongahela National Forest (sanctuary, 25 km), Bald Knob (viewpoint, 26 km), Cass Scenic Railroad State Park (park, 26 km), Paddy Knob (viewpoint, 28 km).
Is Bear Mountain worth visiting?
Bear Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in West Virginia on Spotwander.