Notable viewpoint · Highland, Virginia
Bear Mountain
Bear Mountain is a viewpoint in Highland, Virginia.
Bear 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 Bear 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 Bear Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.33827, -79.54487. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Bear Mountain
- Hayfields State Park · sanctuary · Highland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Fort Edward Johnson · fort · Preston · ~18 km · Must-see
- Ramsey's Draft Wilderness · sanctuary · Augusta · ~23 km · Must-see
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~26 km · Must-see
- Ugly Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~28 km · Must-see
- Paddy Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~29 km · Must-see
- Brushy Fork Lake · lake · Preston · ~30 km · Must-see
- Wild Oak National Recreation Trail · trek · Augusta · ~34 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~35 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~35 km · Must-see
- Clarks Cave · sanctuary · Pocahontas · ~37 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~37 km · Must-see
- Thorn Creek Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Pendleton · ~38 km · Must-see
- Michael Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~40 km · Must-see
- Burner Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~42 km · Must-see
- Cass Scenic Railroad State Park · park · Pocahontas · ~44 km · Must-see
- See All · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~44 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Bear Mountain
- Shenandoah Mountain · viewpoint · Highland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Alleghany Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~26 km · Must-see
- Ugly Mountain · viewpoint · Preston · ~28 km · Must-see
- Paddy Knob · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~29 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Preston · ~35 km · Must-see
- Elliott Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~35 km · Must-see
- Reddish Knob · viewpoint · Augusta · ~37 km · Must-see
- Michael Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~40 km · Must-see
- Burner Mountain · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~42 km · Must-see
- See All · viewpoint · Pocahontas · ~44 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 Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Bear 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 Bear Mountain?
Nearby: Hayfields State Park (sanctuary, 11 km), Shenandoah Mountain (viewpoint, 17 km), Fort Edward Johnson (fort, 18 km), Ramsey's Draft Wilderness (sanctuary, 23 km), Alleghany Mountain (viewpoint, 26 km), Ugly Mountain (viewpoint, 28 km).
Is Bear Mountain worth visiting?
Bear Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Virginia on Spotwander.