Notable viewpoint · Rockbridge, Virginia
Poorhouse Mountain
Poorhouse Mountain is a viewpoint in Rockbridge, Virginia.
Poorhouse 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 Poorhouse 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 Poorhouse Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.83902, -79.40643. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Poorhouse Mountain
- University Chapel · church · Lexington · ~8 km · Must-see
- First Baptist Church · church · Lexington · ~8 km · Must-see
- Goshen Pass · sanctuary · Preston · ~14 km · Must-see
- House Mountain (Rockbridge County, Virginia) · viewpoint · Greenbrier · ~17 km · Must-see
- Goshen Scout Reservation · sanctuary · Rockbridge · ~19 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~26 km · Must-see
- Rich Hole Wilderness · sanctuary · Alleghany · ~26 km · Must-see
- Elk Pond Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~27 km · Must-see
- Natural Bridge Zoo · church · Alleghany · ~30 km · Must-see
- Mount Joy Pond Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Preston · ~31 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~31 km · Must-see
- Natural Bridge of Virginia · attraction · Rockbridge · ~33 km · Must-see
- Longdale Recreation Area · park · Greenbrier · ~33 km · Must-see
- Rough Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Bath · ~34 km · Must-see
- James River Face Wilderness · sanctuary · Bedford · ~35 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary's Wilderness · sanctuary · Augusta · ~35 km · Must-see
- Crabtree Falls · waterfall · Pendleton · ~36 km · Must-see
- Priest Wilderness · sanctuary · Nelson · ~38 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Poorhouse Mountain
- House Mountain (Rockbridge County, Virginia) · viewpoint · Greenbrier · ~17 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~26 km · Must-see
- Elk Pond Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~27 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~31 km · Must-see
- Apple Orchard Mountain · viewpoint · Botetourt · ~46 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~47 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~47 km · Must-see
- Warm Springs Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~49 km · Must-see
- Humpback Rocks · viewpoint · Augusta · ~58 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~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 Poorhouse Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Poorhouse 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 Poorhouse Mountain?
Nearby: University Chapel (church, 8 km), First Baptist Church (church, 8 km), Goshen Pass (sanctuary, 14 km), House Mountain (Rockbridge County, Virginia) (viewpoint, 17 km), Goshen Scout Reservation (sanctuary, 19 km), Rocky Mountain (viewpoint, 26 km).
Is Poorhouse Mountain worth visiting?
Poorhouse Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.