Spruce Mountain
Mountain in West Virginia, United States of America.
A mountain, 11 mi northwest of Franklin
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Elkins, 23 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 133 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 73–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures and Wikidata.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Franklin. Green months are the mild ones.
Spruce Mountain
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 4,863 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 23K a year
Towns near Spruce Mountain
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Spruce Mountain | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 11 mi southeast | 40 | 435 | $219K | — |
| Brandywine | 16 mi southeast | 6 | 267 | $110K | — |
| Beverly | 22 mi west | 7 | 629 | $118K | — |
| East Dailey 21% vacation homes | 22 mi west | 0 | 292 | — | — |
| Durbin | 23 mi southwest | 8 | 220 | $99K | — |
| Elkins | 23 mi northwest | 382 | 6,811 | $153K | — |
| Hendricks | 24 mi north | 0 | 375 | $133K | — |
| Valley Bend | 24 mi west | 0 | 661 | — | — |
| Hambleton | 25 mi north | 0 | 203 | $114K | — |
| Petersburg | 25 mi northeast | 211 | 2,384 | $125K | — |
| Parsons | 26 mi northwest | 95 | 1,448 | $96K | — |
| Davis | 26 mi north | 87 | 663 | $177K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Spruce Mountain
Other well-known places within 53 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
118 mi🌲 Park & preserveDolly Sods Wilderness
24 mi⛰ MountainSpruce Knob🕳36 mi🕳 CaveHellhole
423 mi🌲 National forestMonongahela National Forest
53 mi🛶 LakeDeep Creek Lake
34 mi🚂 Scenic railwayCass Scenic Railroad State Park
31 mi🌲 National forestGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forests
38 mi🌲 National forestGeorge Washington National ForestPhoto credits
Dolly Sods Wilderness: Valerius Tygart, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Spruce Knob: Original uploader was Black and White at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Monongahela National Forest: Valerius Tygart, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Deep Creek Lake: Gohens84, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cass Scenic Railroad State Park: Shayfan at English Wikipedia, Public domain · George Washington and Jefferson National Forests: Aneta Kaluzna, CC BY-SA 2.5 · George Washington National Forest: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Visiting Spruce Mountain
What town is Spruce Mountain near?
Franklin, WV, about 11 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Spruce Mountain?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 73–83°.
How far is Spruce Mountain from Pittsburgh and Washington?
About 120 miles north of Pittsburgh and about 133 miles east of Washington, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Spruce Mountain?
Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD), about 46 miles away. The nearest big hub is Washington Dulles (IAD), about 110 miles.
Where should I stay near Spruce Mountain?
Elkins (23 mi, 382 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Petersburg (25 mi, 211 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Franklin
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Franklin’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.