Notable viewpoint · Albemarle, Virginia
Persimmon Mountain
Persimmon Mountain is a viewpoint in Albemarle, Virginia.
Persimmon 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 Persimmon 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 Persimmon Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.90478, -78.68670. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Persimmon Mountain
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church · church · Albemarle · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mirador · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~20 km · Must-see
- Humpback Rocks · viewpoint · Augusta · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Charles · ~25 km · Must-see
- Foster Site · fort · Charles · ~27 km · Must-see
- Homer · attraction · Albemarle · ~27 km · Must-see
- James Monroe's Highland · attraction · Albemarle · ~27 km · Must-see
- Market Street Park · park · Albemarle · ~29 km · Must-see
- Court Square Park · park · Albemarle · ~29 km · Must-see
- Monticello · church · Charles · ~29 km · Must-see
- Woolen Mills Chapel · church · Charles · ~30 km · Must-see
- Sugar Hollow · viewpoint · Charles · ~31 km · Must-see
- Pantops Mountain · viewpoint · Charles · ~32 km · Must-see
- James River Wildlife Management Area · park · Pendleton · ~32 km · Must-see
- Three Ridges Wilderness · sanctuary · Nelson · ~34 km · Must-see
- James River State Park · sanctuary · Buckingham · ~41 km · Must-see
- Tinkling Spring Church · church · Augusta · ~41 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Persimmon Mountain
- Mirador · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~20 km · Must-see
- Humpback Rocks · viewpoint · Augusta · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Charles · ~25 km · Must-see
- Sugar Hollow · viewpoint · Charles · ~31 km · Must-see
- Pantops Mountain · viewpoint · Charles · ~32 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~49 km · Must-see
- Elk Pond Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~54 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~56 km · Must-see
- Willis Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~65 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 Persimmon Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Persimmon 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 Persimmon Mountain?
Nearby: Emmanuel Episcopal Church (church, 20 km), Mirador (viewpoint, 20 km), Humpback Rocks (viewpoint, 25 km), Mount Jefferson (viewpoint, 25 km), Mount Jefferson (viewpoint, 25 km), Foster Site (fort, 27 km).
Is Persimmon Mountain worth visiting?
Persimmon Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.