Notable viewpoint · Rockbridge, Virginia
Round Knob
Round Knob is a viewpoint in Rockbridge, Virginia.
Round Knob: 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 Round Knob
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 Round Knob — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.95402, -79.44282. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Round Knob
- Goshen Scout Reservation · sanctuary · Rockbridge · ~3 km · Must-see
- Goshen Pass · sanctuary · Preston · ~4 km · Must-see
- House Mountain (Rockbridge County, Virginia) · viewpoint · Greenbrier · ~22 km · Must-see
- University Chapel · church · Lexington · ~23 km · Must-see
- First Baptist Church · church · Lexington · ~23 km · Must-see
- Rich Hole Wilderness · sanctuary · Alleghany · ~24 km · Must-see
- Rough Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Bath · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Joy Pond Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Preston · ~32 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~33 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~33 km · Must-see
- Clarks Cave · sanctuary · Pocahontas · ~35 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~36 km · Must-see
- Elk Pond Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~36 km · Must-see
- Longdale Recreation Area · park · Greenbrier · ~37 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary's Wilderness · sanctuary · Augusta · ~37 km · Must-see
- Warm Springs Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~38 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~39 km · Must-see
- Folly Mills Creek Fen Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Preston · ~39 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Round Knob
- House Mountain (Rockbridge County, Virginia) · viewpoint · Greenbrier · ~22 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~33 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~33 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~36 km · Must-see
- Elk Pond Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~36 km · Must-see
- Warm Springs Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~38 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~39 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~43 km · Must-see
- Paddy Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~58 km · Must-see
- Humpback Rocks · viewpoint · Augusta · ~59 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 Round Knob yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Round Knob?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Round Knob?
Nearby: Goshen Scout Reservation (sanctuary, 3 km), Goshen Pass (sanctuary, 4 km), House Mountain (Rockbridge County, Virginia) (viewpoint, 22 km), University Chapel (church, 23 km), First Baptist Church (church, 23 km), Rich Hole Wilderness (sanctuary, 24 km).
Is Round Knob worth visiting?
Round Knob is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.