Local favourite hill · Columbia, New York

Bob's Hill

Bob's Hill is a hill in Columbia, New York.

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Bob's Hill: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this hill: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Bob's Hill

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Bob's Hill: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Bob's Hill — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 42.04260, -73.58210. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bob's Hill

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Bob's Hill

    • Alander Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Mount Frissell · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~10 km · Must-see
    • Washburn Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Round Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Gridley Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Mount Race · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Stissing Mountain · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Mount Everett · viewpoint · Berkshire · ~17 km · Must-see
    • Wildcat Hollow · viewpoint · Northwest Hills Planning Region · ~23 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Bob's Hill?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Bob's Hill?

    Nearby: Taconic State Park – Rudd Pond Area (sanctuary, 8 km), Alander Mountain (viewpoint, 10 km), Mount Frissell (viewpoint, 10 km), Washburn Mountain (viewpoint, 11 km), Round Mountain (viewpoint, 11 km), Saint Anthony Catholic Church (church, 12 km).