Notable viewpoint · Highland, Virginia
Maple Knob
Maple Knob is a viewpoint in Highland, Virginia.
Maple 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 Maple 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 Maple Knob — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.33501, -79.44983. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Maple Knob
- Fort Edward Johnson · fort · Preston · ~7 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Ramsey's Draft Wilderness · sanctuary · Augusta · ~13 km · Must-see
- Hayfields State Park · sanctuary · Highland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Ugly Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~20 km · Must-see
- Brushy Fork Lake · lake · Preston · ~23 km · Must-see
- Wild Oak National Recreation Trail · trek · Augusta · ~24 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~28 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~28 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~29 km · Must-see
- Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~34 km · Must-see
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~36 km · Must-see
- Paddy Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~39 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~40 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~40 km · Must-see
- Evick Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~41 km · Must-see
- Clarks Cave · sanctuary · Pocahontas · ~43 km · Must-see
- North Fork Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~46 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Maple Knob
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Ugly Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~20 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~28 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~28 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~29 km · Must-see
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~36 km · Must-see
- Paddy Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~39 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~40 km · Must-see
- Socrates Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~40 km · Must-see
- Evick Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~41 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 Maple Knob yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Maple 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 Maple Knob?
Nearby: Fort Edward Johnson (fort, 7 km), Shenandoah Mountain (viewpoint, 10 km), Ramsey's Draft Wilderness (sanctuary, 13 km), Hayfields State Park (sanctuary, 16 km), Ugly Mountain (viewpoint, 20 km), Brushy Fork Lake (lake, 23 km).
Is Maple Knob worth visiting?
Maple Knob is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.