Notable viewpoint · Madison, Alabama
Roach Mountain
Roach Mountain is a viewpoint in Madison, Alabama.
Roach 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 Roach 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 Roach Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.50120, -86.40832. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Roach Mountain
- Guntersville Dam · lake · Marshall · ~11 km · Must-see
- Georgia Mountain · viewpoint · Marshall · ~18 km · Must-see
- Keel Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~18 km · Must-see
- Madison County Nature Trail and Study Center · park · Madison · ~19 km · Must-see
- Cathedral Caverns State Park · church · Marshall · ~23 km · Must-see
- Newsome Sinks Karst Area · sanctuary · Morgan · ~23 km · Must-see
- Cathedral Caverns · church · Marshall · ~24 km · Must-see
- Brindlee Mountain · viewpoint · Morgan · ~25 km · Must-see
- Blevins Gap Preserve · sanctuary · Madison · ~25 km · Must-see
- Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge · cave · Jackson · ~27 km · Must-see
- Gunters Mountain · viewpoint · Marshall · ~28 km · Must-see
- Lake Guntersville State Park · lake · Marshall · ~30 km · Must-see
- Monte Sano State Park · sanctuary · Madison · ~34 km · Must-see
- Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge · cave · Jackson · ~36 km · Must-see
- Monte Sano Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~36 km · Must-see
- Monte Sano Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Madison · ~36 km · Must-see
- Huntsville Museum of Art · museum · Madison · ~37 km · Must-see
- Big Spring Park · park · Madison · ~38 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Roach Mountain
- Georgia Mountain · viewpoint · Marshall · ~18 km · Must-see
- Keel Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~18 km · Must-see
- Brindlee Mountain · viewpoint · Morgan · ~25 km · Must-see
- Gunters Mountain · viewpoint · Marshall · ~28 km · Must-see
- Monte Sano Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~36 km · Must-see
- Sand Mountain · viewpoint · DeKalb · ~47 km · Must-see
- Capshaw Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~58 km · Must-see
- Little Wills Valley · viewpoint · Etowah · ~77 km · Must-see
- Colvin Mountain · viewpoint · Calhoun · ~102 km · Must-see
- Owl Hollow Mill Wildlife Management Area · viewpoint · Middle Tennessee · ~103 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 Roach Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Roach 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 Roach Mountain?
Nearby: Guntersville Dam (lake, 11 km), Georgia Mountain (viewpoint, 18 km), Keel Mountain (viewpoint, 18 km), Madison County Nature Trail and Study Center (park, 19 km), Cathedral Caverns State Park (church, 23 km), Newsome Sinks Karst Area (sanctuary, 23 km).
Is Roach Mountain worth visiting?
Roach Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Alabama on Spotwander.