Notable viewpoint · Whatcom, Washington
Roland Point
Roland Point is a viewpoint in Whatcom, Washington.
Roland Point: 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 Roland Point
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 Roland Point — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 48.76874, -121.03484. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Roland Point
- Pierce Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~5 km · Must-see
- Ross Dam · lake · Whatcom · ~6 km · Must-see
- Nohokomeen Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~6 km · Must-see
- Jack Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~7 km · Must-see
- Sourdough Mountain Lookout · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~8 km · Must-see
- Sourdough Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~9 km · Must-see
- Ruby Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~10 km · Must-see
- Crater Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~11 km · Must-see
- Diablo Lake At North Cascades National Park · sanctuary · Whatcom · ~12 km · Must-see
- Diablo Dam · lake · Whatcom · ~12 km · Must-see
- Jerry Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~12 km · Must-see
- Ross Lake National Recreation Area · lake · Whatcom · ~13 km · Must-see
- Ross Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~13 km · Must-see
- Jackita Ridge Trail · trek · Whatcom · ~15 km · Must-see
- North Cascades National Park · sanctuary · Whatcom · ~15 km · Must-see
- Spratt Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~15 km · Must-see
- Gorge Lake · lake · Whatcom · ~16 km · Must-see
- Mount Prophet · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~16 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Roland Point
- Pierce Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~5 km · Must-see
- Nohokomeen Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~6 km · Must-see
- Jack Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~7 km · Must-see
- Sourdough Mountain Lookout · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~8 km · Must-see
- Sourdough Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~9 km · Must-see
- Ruby Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~10 km · Must-see
- Crater Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~11 km · Must-see
- Jerry Glacier · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~12 km · Must-see
- Spratt Mountain · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~15 km · Must-see
- Mount Prophet · viewpoint · Whatcom · ~16 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 Roland Point yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Roland Point?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Roland Point?
Nearby: Pierce Mountain (viewpoint, 5 km), Ross Dam (lake, 6 km), Nohokomeen Glacier (viewpoint, 6 km), Jack Mountain (viewpoint, 7 km), Sourdough Mountain Lookout (viewpoint, 8 km), Sourdough Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km).
Is Roland Point worth visiting?
Roland Point is listed as a notable viewpoint in Washington on Spotwander.