Notable viewpoint · Garrett, Maryland
Elbow Mountain
Elbow Mountain is a viewpoint in Garrett, Maryland.
Elbow 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 Elbow 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 Elbow Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 39.58797, -79.06141. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Elbow Mountain
- Big Savage Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~7 km · Must-see
- Savage River State Forest · sanctuary · Garrett · ~8 km · Must-see
- New Germany State Park · sanctuary · Garrett · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mill Run Church · church · Allegany · ~10 km · Must-see
- Big Run State Park · sanctuary · Garrett · ~10 km · Must-see
- Dans Mountain State Park · sanctuary · Allegany · ~12 km · Must-see
- Savage River Reservoir · lake · Garrett · ~12 km · Must-see
- Dans Mountain Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Allegany · ~14 km · Must-see
- Dans Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~15 km · Must-see
- First Assembly of God · church · Allegany · ~15 km · Must-see
- Negro Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~23 km · Must-see
- Jennings Randolph Lake · lake · Garrett · ~24 km · Must-see
- Allegheny Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Mineral · ~25 km · Must-see
- Anderson Chapel · church · Garrett · ~26 km · Must-see
- Haystack Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~26 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Lake State Park · lake · Garrett · ~27 km · Must-see
- Little Snaggy Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Davis · viewpoint · Garrett · ~30 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Elbow Mountain
- Big Savage Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~7 km · Must-see
- Dans Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~15 km · Must-see
- Negro Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~23 km · Must-see
- Haystack Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~26 km · Must-see
- Little Snaggy Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Davis · viewpoint · Garrett · ~30 km · Must-see
- Mount Davis · viewpoint · Somerset · ~30 km · Must-see
- Black Rock · viewpoint · Garrett · ~34 km · Must-see
- Irons Mountain · viewpoint · Allegany · ~38 km · Must-see
- Saddle Mountain · viewpoint · Garrett · ~40 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 Elbow Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Elbow 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 Elbow Mountain?
Nearby: Big Savage Mountain (viewpoint, 7 km), Savage River State Forest (sanctuary, 8 km), New Germany State Park (sanctuary, 9 km), Mill Run Church (church, 10 km), Big Run State Park (sanctuary, 10 km), Dans Mountain State Park (sanctuary, 12 km).
Is Elbow Mountain worth visiting?
Elbow Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Maryland on Spotwander.