Notable viewpoint · Columbia, New York
Washburn Mountain
Washburn Mountain is a viewpoint in Columbia, New York.
Washburn 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 Washburn 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.
Visiting Washburn Mountain: tips
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
How to reach Washburn Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.10121, -73.51732. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Washburn Mountain
- Washburn Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~0 km · Must-see
- Alander Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~2 km · Must-see
- Mount Washington State Forest · sanctuary · Berkshire · ~3 km · Must-see
- Mount Frissell · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~8 km · Must-see
- Jug End State Reservation & Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Berkshire · ~8 km · Must-see
- Round Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~8 km · Must-see
- Mount Everett · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mount Race · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~9 km · Must-see
- Gridley Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~10 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~10 km · Must-see
- Taconic State Park – Rudd Pond Area · sanctuary · Dutchess · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mount Riga State Park · sanctuary · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~12 km · Must-see
- Sheffield Covered Bridge · attraction · Berkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
- Bartholomew's Cobble · sanctuary · Berkshire · ~18 km · Must-see
- Cobble Park · sanctuary · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~18 km · Must-see
- Lake Taghkanic State Park · lake · Columbia · ~19 km · Must-see
- First Congregational Church · church · Berkshire · ~21 km · Must-see
- Wononskopomuc Lake · lake · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~22 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Washburn Mountain
- Washburn Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~0 km · Must-see
- Alander Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~2 km · Must-see
- Mount Frissell · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~8 km · Must-see
- Round Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~8 km · Must-see
- Mount Everett · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mount Race · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~9 km · Must-see
- Gridley Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~10 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~10 km · Must-see
- Wildcat Hollow · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~22 km · Must-see
- Stissing Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~27 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Washburn 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 Washburn Mountain?
Nearby: Washburn Mountain (viewpoint, 0 km), Alander Mountain (viewpoint, 2 km), Mount Washington State Forest (sanctuary, 3 km), Mount Frissell (viewpoint, 8 km), Jug End State Reservation & Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 8 km), Round Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km).
Is Washburn Mountain worth visiting?
Washburn Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in New York on Spotwander.