Notable viewpoint · Pendleton, West Virginia
River Mountain
River Mountain is a viewpoint in Pendleton, West Virginia.
River 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 River 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 River Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.72345, -79.30810. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near River Mountain
- Troublesome Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~9 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~9 km · Must-see
- Germany Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~11 km · Must-see
- River Knobs · viewpoint · Preston · ~14 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~16 km · Must-see
- Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~17 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~18 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~18 km · Must-see
- Smoke Hole Canyon · sanctuary · Preston · ~19 km · Must-see
- Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~22 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~23 km · Must-see
- Evick Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~24 km · Must-see
- Spruce Knob · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~25 km · Must-see
- Spruce Knob Lake · lake · Randolph · ~31 km · Must-see
- Roaring Plains West Wilderness · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mount Porte Crayon · viewpoint · Preston · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mount Porte Crayon · viewpoint · Randolph · ~33 km · Must-see
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Tucker · ~36 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near River Mountain
- Troublesome Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~9 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~9 km · Must-see
- Germany Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~11 km · Must-see
- River Knobs · viewpoint · Preston · ~14 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~16 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~18 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~18 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~23 km · Must-see
- Evick Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~24 km · Must-see
- Spruce Knob · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~25 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 River Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit River 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 River Mountain?
Nearby: Troublesome Valley (viewpoint, 9 km), North Fork Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Germany Valley (viewpoint, 11 km), River Knobs (viewpoint, 14 km), North Fork Mountain (viewpoint, 16 km), Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area (sanctuary, 17 km).
Is River Mountain worth visiting?
River Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in West Virginia on Spotwander.