Notable viewpoint · Alleghany, Virginia
Bald Knob
Bald Knob is a viewpoint in Alleghany, Virginia.
Bald Knob: 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 Bald Knob
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.
Visiting Bald Knob: tips
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
How to reach Bald Knob — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.84457, -79.91644. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Bald Knob
- Oakland Grove Presbyterian Church · church · Alleghany · ~9 km · Must-see
- Douthat State Park · sanctuary · Bath · ~13 km · Must-see
- Carpenter Mountain · viewpoint · Greenbrier · ~18 km · Must-see
- Johnsons Creek Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Greenbrier · ~18 km · Must-see
- Lake Moomaw · lake · Greenbrier · ~19 km · Must-see
- Hoop hole · sanctuary · Greenbrier · ~21 km · Must-see
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Alleghany · ~23 km · Must-see
- Lake Sherwood · lake · Greenbrier · ~25 km · Must-see
- Longdale Recreation Area · park · Greenbrier · ~25 km · Must-see
- Thomas Morton Gathright State Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Bath · ~25 km · Must-see
- Rough Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Bath · ~26 km · Must-see
- Rich Hole Wilderness · sanctuary · Alleghany · ~31 km · Must-see
- Warm Springs Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~32 km · Must-see
- Bath Community Senior Center · church · Bath · ~32 km · Must-see
- Barbours Creek Wilderness · sanctuary · Craig · ~39 km · Must-see
- House Mountain (Rockbridge County, Virginia) · viewpoint · Greenbrier · ~39 km · Must-see
- Spice Run Wilderness · sanctuary · Greenbrier · ~41 km · Must-see
- Big Draft Wilderness · sanctuary · Greenbrier · ~41 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Bald Knob
- Carpenter Mountain · viewpoint · Greenbrier · ~18 km · Must-see
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Alleghany · ~23 km · Must-see
- Warm Springs Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~32 km · Must-see
- House Mountain (Rockbridge County, Virginia) · viewpoint · Greenbrier · ~39 km · Must-see
- Schoolhouse Hollow · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~42 km · Must-see
- Kates Mountain · viewpoint · Greenbrier · ~44 km · Must-see
- Droop Mountain · viewpoint · Greenbrier · ~47 km · Must-see
- See All · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~56 km · Must-see
- Caesar Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~56 km · Must-see
- Viney Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~58 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Bald Knob?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Bald Knob?
Nearby: Oakland Grove Presbyterian Church (church, 9 km), Douthat State Park (sanctuary, 13 km), Carpenter Mountain (viewpoint, 18 km), Johnsons Creek Natural Area Preserve (sanctuary, 18 km), Lake Moomaw (lake, 19 km), Hoop hole (sanctuary, 21 km).
Is Bald Knob worth visiting?
Bald Knob is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.