Notable viewpoint · Rockbridge, Virginia
The Knob
The Knob is a viewpoint in Rockbridge, Virginia.
The 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 The 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 The Knob — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.97124, -79.48449. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Knob
- Goshen Scout Reservation · sanctuary · Rockbridge · ~4 km · Must-see
- Goshen Pass · sanctuary · Preston · ~7 km · Must-see
- House Mountain (Rockbridge County, Virginia) · viewpoint · Greenbrier · ~21 km · Must-see
- Rich Hole Wilderness · sanctuary · Alleghany · ~22 km · Must-see
- Rough Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Bath · ~25 km · Must-see
- University Chapel · church · Lexington · ~26 km · Must-see
- First Baptist Church · church · Lexington · ~26 km · Must-see
- Clarks Cave · sanctuary · Pocahontas · ~30 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~33 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~33 km · Must-see
- Warm Springs Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~33 km · Must-see
- Longdale Recreation Area · park · Greenbrier · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mount Joy Pond Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Preston · ~37 km · Must-see
- Bath Community Senior Center · church · Bath · ~37 km · Must-see
- Douthat State Park · sanctuary · Bath · ~38 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~41 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~41 km · Must-see
- Hayfields State Park · sanctuary · Highland · ~41 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Knob
- House Mountain (Rockbridge County, Virginia) · viewpoint · Greenbrier · ~21 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~33 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~33 km · Must-see
- Warm Springs Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~33 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~41 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~41 km · Must-see
- Elk Pond Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~41 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~44 km · Must-see
- Paddy Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~53 km · Must-see
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~61 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 Knob yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The 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 The Knob?
Nearby: Goshen Scout Reservation (sanctuary, 4 km), Goshen Pass (sanctuary, 7 km), House Mountain (Rockbridge County, Virginia) (viewpoint, 21 km), Rich Hole Wilderness (sanctuary, 22 km), Rough Mountain Wilderness (sanctuary, 25 km), University Chapel (church, 26 km).
Is The Knob worth visiting?
The Knob is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.