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Notable viewpoint · Madison, Virginia

Big Tom

Big Tom is a viewpoint in Madison, Virginia.

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Big Tom: 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 Big Tom

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 Big Tom — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.50465, -78.37080. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Big Tom yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Big Tom?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Big Tom?

    Nearby: Fishers Gap (viewpoint, 7 km), Hawksbill Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Hawksbill (viewpoint, 8 km), Nakedtop (viewpoint, 8 km), Old Rag Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Old Rag Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km).

    Is Big Tom worth visiting?

    Big Tom is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.