Notable viewpoint · Augusta, Virginia
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle is a viewpoint in Augusta, Virginia.
The Pinnacle: 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 The Pinnacle
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 The Pinnacle — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.33068, -79.32059. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Pinnacle
- Ramsey's Draft Wilderness · sanctuary · Augusta · ~2 km · Must-see
- Fort Edward Johnson · fort · Preston · ~8 km · Must-see
- Wild Oak National Recreation Trail · trek · Augusta · ~10 km · Must-see
- Ugly Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~15 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Brushy Fork Lake · lake · Preston · ~19 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~20 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~23 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~23 km · Must-see
- Hayfields State Park · sanctuary · Highland · ~28 km · Must-see
- Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~33 km · Must-see
- Evick Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~34 km · Must-see
- Gypsy Hill Park · park · Preston · ~35 km · Must-see
- Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library · sanctuary · Preston · ~37 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~37 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~37 km · Must-see
- Folly Mills Creek Fen Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Preston · ~38 km · Must-see
- Staunton National Cemetery · sanctuary · Staunton · ~40 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Pinnacle
- Ugly Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~15 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~20 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~23 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~23 km · Must-see
- Evick Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~34 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~37 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~37 km · Must-see
- Troublesome Valley · viewpoint · Preston · ~47 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~49 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 The Pinnacle yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Pinnacle?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Pinnacle?
Nearby: Ramsey's Draft Wilderness (sanctuary, 2 km), Fort Edward Johnson (fort, 8 km), Wild Oak National Recreation Trail (trek, 10 km), Ugly Mountain (viewpoint, 15 km), Shenandoah Mountain (viewpoint, 15 km), Brushy Fork Lake (lake, 19 km).
Is The Pinnacle worth visiting?
The Pinnacle is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.