Notable viewpoint · Nelson, Virginia
Edge Hill
Edge Hill is a viewpoint in Nelson, Virginia.
Edge Hill: 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 Edge Hill
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 Edge Hill — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.74625, -78.86197. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Edge Hill
- James River Wildlife Management Area · park · Pendleton · ~18 km · Must-see
- James River State Park · sanctuary · Buckingham · ~18 km · Must-see
- Three Ridges Wilderness · sanctuary · Nelson · ~22 km · Must-see
- Priest Wilderness · sanctuary · Nelson · ~24 km · Must-see
- Crabtree Falls · waterfall · Pendleton · ~28 km · Must-see
- Humpback Rocks · viewpoint · Augusta · ~30 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~31 km · Must-see
- Elk Pond Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~35 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~36 km · Must-see
- Saint Mary's Wilderness · sanctuary · Augusta · ~36 km · Must-see
- Mount Joy Pond Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Preston · ~41 km · Must-see
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church · church · Albemarle · ~41 km · Must-see
- Mirador · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~42 km · Must-see
- Tinkling Spring Church · church · Augusta · ~49 km · Must-see
- Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest · sanctuary · Appomattox · ~51 km · Must-see
- Appomattox Court House National Historical Park · sanctuary · Appomattox · ~51 km · Must-see
- Appomattox Court House National Historical Park ruins · church · Pendleton · ~52 km · Must-see
- Chestnut Ridge Natural Area Preserve · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~54 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Edge Hill
- Humpback Rocks · viewpoint · Augusta · ~30 km · Must-see
- Maintop Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~31 km · Must-see
- Elk Pond Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~35 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~36 km · Must-see
- Mirador · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~42 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Albemarle · ~55 km · Must-see
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Charles · ~55 km · Must-see
- Sugar Hollow · viewpoint · Charles · ~56 km · Must-see
- Willis Mountain · viewpoint · Pendleton · ~59 km · Must-see
- Pantops Mountain · viewpoint · Charles · ~60 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 Edge Hill yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Edge Hill?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Edge Hill?
Nearby: James River Wildlife Management Area (park, 18 km), James River State Park (sanctuary, 18 km), Three Ridges Wilderness (sanctuary, 22 km), Priest Wilderness (sanctuary, 24 km), Crabtree Falls (waterfall, 28 km), Humpback Rocks (viewpoint, 30 km).
Is Edge Hill worth visiting?
Edge Hill is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.