Notable viewpoint · Columbia, New York
The Knob
The Knob is a viewpoint in Columbia, New York.
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: 42.43147, -73.41594. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Knob
- Queechy Lake · lake · Berkshire · ~3 km · Must-see
- Queechy Lake · lake · Columbia · ~3 km · Must-see
- Holy Mount · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~7 km · Must-see
- Doll Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~8 km · Must-see
- Shaker Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~8 km · Must-see
- Smith Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~11 km · Must-see
- Tower Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~13 km · Must-see
- Pine Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~13 km · Must-see
- Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · Berkshire · ~14 km · Must-see
- Berry Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~14 km · Must-see
- Berry Hill · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~15 km · Must-see
- Onota Lake · lake · Berkshire · ~15 km · Must-see
- Shadow Brook Farm Historic District · sanctuary · Berkshire · ~15 km · Must-see
- Honwee Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
- Church on the Hill · church · Berkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
- Berkshire Museum · museum · Berkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
- Stockbridge Bowl · lake · Berkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
- Silver Lake · lake · Berkshire · ~18 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Knob
- Holy Mount · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~7 km · Must-see
- Doll Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~8 km · Must-see
- Shaker Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~8 km · Must-see
- Smith Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~11 km · Must-see
- Tower Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~13 km · Must-see
- Pine Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~13 km · Must-see
- Berry Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~14 km · Must-see
- Berry Hill · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~15 km · Must-see
- Honwee Mountain · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~16 km · Must-see
- Rounds Mountain · viewpoint · Rensselaer · ~21 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
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: Queechy Lake (lake, 3 km), Queechy Lake (lake, 3 km), Holy Mount (viewpoint, 7 km), Doll Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Shaker Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Smith Mountain (viewpoint, 11 km).
Is The Knob worth visiting?
The Knob is listed as a notable viewpoint in New York on Spotwander.