Notable viewpoint · Garrett, Maryland
Bear Hill
Bear Hill is a viewpoint in Garrett, Maryland.
Bear 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 Bear 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 Bear Hill — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 39.60119, -79.04491. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Bear Hill
- Savage River State Forest · sanctuary · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Big Savage Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- New Germany State Park · sanctuary · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mill Run Church · church · Allegany · ~12 km · Must-see
- Dans Mountain State Park · sanctuary · Allegany · ~12 km · Must-see
- Big Run State Park · sanctuary · Garrett · ~13 km · Must-see
- Dans Mountain Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Allegany · ~14 km · Must-see
- Dans Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~14 km · Must-see
- Savage River Reservoir · lake · Garrett · ~15 km · Must-see
- First Assembly of God · church · Allegany · ~17 km · Must-see
- Negro Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~23 km · Must-see
- Haystack Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~24 km · Must-see
- Jennings Randolph Lake · lake · Garrett · ~26 km · Must-see
- Allegheny Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Mineral · ~27 km · Must-see
- Anderson Chapel · church · Garrett · ~28 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Lake State Park · lake · Garrett · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mount Davis · viewpoint · Garrett · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mount Davis · viewpoint · Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Bear Hill
- Big Savage Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Dans Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~14 km · Must-see
- Negro Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~23 km · Must-see
- Haystack Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Davis · viewpoint · Garrett · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mount Davis · viewpoint · Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
- Little Snaggy Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~30 km · Must-see
- Irons Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~36 km · Must-see
- Black Rock · viewpoint · Garrett · ~37 km · Must-see
- Collier Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~39 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 Bear Hill yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Bear 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 Bear Hill?
Nearby: Savage River State Forest (sanctuary, 10 km), Big Savage Mountain (viewpoint, 10 km), New Germany State Park (sanctuary, 10 km), Mill Run Church (church, 12 km), Dans Mountain State Park (sanctuary, 12 km), Big Run State Park (sanctuary, 13 km).
Is Bear Hill worth visiting?
Bear Hill is listed as a notable viewpoint in Maryland on Spotwander.