Record SL-670418 · Wikidata Q5167794
Cooper Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
617
m
2,024 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
39.2579° N,
78.5258° W
Grid ref
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Contour figure · generated from position
Description
WikipediaCooper Mountain runs southwest northeast through Hampshire County in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, rising to its greatest elevation of 2,024 feet (617 m) above sea-level at Bens Knob. The mountain's other knob, Butchers Knob, has an elevation of 1,783 feet (543 m). Cooper Mountain is flanked to its west by North River Mountain and to its east by Parks Valley and Dillons Run. The Northwestern Turnpike (U.S. Route 50) crosses Cooper Mountain at Loom between Hanging Rock and Capon Bridge. Tourists and travelers on U.S. Route 50 pull off at the Cooper Mountain overlook for the views over Parks Valley, Capon Bridge, and the ridges of Virginia.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bens Knob | 617 m | N 0° | — |
| Butchers Knob | 540 m | NE 35° | 4.6 km |