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Local favourite viewpoint · Nicholas, West Virginia

First Buttress

First Buttress is a viewpoint in Nicholas, West Virginia.

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First Buttress: 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 viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit First Buttress

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.

How to reach First Buttress — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.14332, -80.91951. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for First Buttress yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit First Buttress?

    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 First Buttress?

    Nearby: Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park (park, 9 km), Summersville Lake (lake, 16 km), Babcock State Park (sanctuary, 22 km), Hawks Nest State Park (park, 23 km), Beury Mountain Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 28 km), Sewell Mountain (viewpoint, 30 km).