Notable viewpoint · Augusta, Virginia
Gordons Peak
Gordons Peak is a viewpoint in Augusta, Virginia.
Gordons Peak: 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 Gordons Peak
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 Gordons Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.34235, -79.30726. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Gordons Peak
- Ramsey's Draft Wilderness · sanctuary · Augusta · ~3 km · Must-see
- Wild Oak National Recreation Trail · trek · Augusta · ~8 km · Must-see
- Fort Edward Johnson · fort · Preston · ~9 km · Must-see
- Ugly Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~13 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Brushy Fork Lake · lake · Preston · ~17 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~18 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~24 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~24 km · Must-see
- Hayfields State Park · sanctuary · Highland · ~30 km · Must-see
- Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~32 km · Must-see
- Evick Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~32 km · Must-see
- Gypsy Hill Park · park · Preston · ~35 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~36 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~36 km · Must-see
- Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library · sanctuary · Preston · ~37 km · Must-see
- Folly Mills Creek Fen Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Preston · ~39 km · Must-see
- Staunton National Cemetery · sanctuary · Staunton · ~40 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Gordons Peak
- Ugly Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~13 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~18 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~24 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~24 km · Must-see
- Evick Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~32 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~36 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~36 km · Must-see
- Troublesome Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~46 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~47 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 Gordons Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Gordons Peak?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Gordons Peak?
Nearby: Ramsey's Draft Wilderness (sanctuary, 3 km), Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (trek, 8 km), Fort Edward Johnson (fort, 9 km), Ugly Mountain (viewpoint, 13 km), Shenandoah Mountain (viewpoint, 17 km), Brushy Fork Lake (lake, 17 km).
Is Gordons Peak worth visiting?
Gordons Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.