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Cat Knob

Cat Knob is a viewpoint in Madison, Virginia.

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Cat Knob: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Cat Knob

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Cat Knob — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.46977, -78.43209. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Cat Knob yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Cat Knob?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Cat Knob?

    Nearby: Shenandoah National Park (sanctuary, 8 km), Fishers Gap (viewpoint, 9 km), Hawksbill Mountain (viewpoint, 13 km), Nakedtop (viewpoint, 13 km), Hawksbill (viewpoint, 13 km), Old Rag Mountain (viewpoint, 17 km).