Notable viewpoint · Albemarle, Virginia
Cook Mountain
Cook Mountain is a viewpoint in Albemarle, Virginia.
Cook Mountain: 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 Cook Mountain
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 Cook Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.94070, -78.65668. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cook Mountain
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church · church · Albemarle · ~17 km · Must-see
- Mirador · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~17 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~19 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Charles · ~20 km · Must-see
- Foster Site · fort · Charles · ~21 km · Must-see
- Homer · attraction · Albemarle · ~21 km · Must-see
- James Monroe's Highland · attraction · Albemarle · ~23 km · Must-see
- Market Street Park · park · Albemarle · ~23 km · Must-see
- Court Square Park · park · Albemarle · ~23 km · Must-see
- Monticello · church · Charles · ~24 km · Must-see
- Woolen Mills Chapel · church · Charles · ~25 km · Must-see
- Pantops Mountain · viewpoint · Charles · ~26 km · Must-see
- Sugar Hollow · viewpoint · Charles · ~27 km · Must-see
- Humpback Rocks · viewpoint · Augusta · ~27 km · Must-see
- James River Wildlife Management Area · park · Pendleton · ~38 km · Must-see
- Three Ridges Wilderness · sanctuary · Nelson · ~38 km · Must-see
- Tinkling Spring Church · church · Augusta · ~41 km · Must-see
- Fluvanna County Courthouse Historic District · park · Fluvanna · ~44 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Cook Mountain
- Mirador · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~17 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~19 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Charles · ~20 km · Must-see
- Pantops Mountain · viewpoint · Charles · ~26 km · Must-see
- Sugar Hollow · viewpoint · Charles · ~27 km · Must-see
- Humpback Rocks · viewpoint · Augusta · ~27 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~53 km · Must-see
- Elk Pond Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~59 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~61 km · Must-see
- Willis Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~69 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 Cook Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Cook Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Cook Mountain?
Nearby: Emmanuel Episcopal Church (church, 17 km), Mirador (viewpoint, 17 km), Mount Jefferson (viewpoint, 19 km), Mount Jefferson (viewpoint, 20 km), Foster Site (fort, 21 km), Homer (attraction, 21 km).
Is Cook Mountain worth visiting?
Cook Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.