prospect peak

BigJonBear

Prospect Peak is a beautiful overlook just west of Berkeley Springs. If you're lucky enough to be there for sunset, stay long after the sun falls behind the mountains. The uplighting of the clouds is spectacular, and you can see the reflection of the beautiful sky in the river below. Just stunning.

roseytheriveter

This is a really beautiful view, but I'm a sucker for waysides and overlooks. I generally stop any time I see a scenic overlook sign. You need to watch for this one, follow 9 W out of town and curve on up the mountain: the pull over area is directly across from a restaurant. We didn't eat at the restaurant because I'm not interested in Vegan or vegetarian, etc. However, the view is definitely worth the stop.

juliafar

Worth the drive to see the view over Prospect Peak. On a clear day you can see MD, WV and PA. It was stunning.

dsdtom

Not much else to say other than the overlook is spectacular. The river valley and farm land is great, and you can see several surrounding states. A great photo-op, especially in the morning when a blanket a fog settles in the valley.

MDTJ

If you happen to be around Berkeley Springs, WV, you can't miss the view from Prospect Peak where you can see the town of Hancock, MD but more impressively, it is the spot where three states meet (MD, WV, PA). The view is spectacular. National Geographic apparently has named it one of the most outstanding beauty spots in America.

HappyHikerGirl

We drove up to Prospect Peak on Sunday, January 19. The view was very nice. I've attached a picture.It was a very nice way to enjoy the sunset over the mountains. Yes, there may be more amazing views in the world, but this was a beautiful, peaceful moment on a Sunday evening. What distracted us: the smell of sewage likely from Panorama from the Peak. Panorama from the Peak is a restaurant that is literally across the street from the pull over for Prospect Peak. We assume their septic tank was leaking because the smell from the restaurant was TERRIBLE. We walked a bit away from the restaurant and it was bearable.

Julieroadtrip

Huge expanse. lt would be truly spectacular in the summer, during the foliage or after a new snow. None of those were the case when we were there, but the view is really big anyway.

beekay119

We stopped here at the overlook since we had reservations at Panorama at the Peak restaurant. The view was outstanding! Later we went in to the restaurant for Sunday brunch and had a window seat. We enjoyed people-watching of the people who stopped to take pictures at the overlook.

GlimmerGal

This is directly across the street from Panorama at the Peak. Its on the way to Paw Paw Tunnel. This is the BEST place to see the sunset.

booshkie1

I drive to a lot of places in eastern/central wv. There are a TON of places that have much better views than this. If you are looking for trult breathtaking views in wv here are a few ideas. Some require a significant drive time but here you go: 1 Spruce Knob (peak) 2. Bear rocks @ Dolly Sods 3. Cacapon State Park overlook 4. Pendleton point/Blackwater Falls/Blackwater Gorge 5. Along highway 55 heading towards moorefield, and then highway 48 past Moorefield. All of these are significantly better than this overlook. But if you are in Berkeley Springs its worth the drive b/c therr isnt a lot to do there...

RickG527

Worth the 5 minutes drive if you are in Berkeley Springs. If you drive for 5 minutes more you can find a small river access if you have a canoe or kayak.

RuthF574

At this overlook just west of Berkeley Springs on Rt. 9, you can see three states. However, the scrub trees haven't been cut back recently blocking some of the view. There is a more spectacular view of 4 states from Cacapon State Park Mountain Overlook. However, the road to Prospect Peak is in better shape than the one at the state park.

zandz-lx2

Especially on a clear day, this is a great place to look out on the "Blue Smokey Etc." mountains. HUmidity can make it hard to see far. There is signage so you know what you are looking at as far as states - up to four. It's especially stunning in the fall with the various colors. Also when you are above the fog of the Potomac early in the day. Certainly worth the 10 minute drive from Berkeley Springs.

beagle16

Drove a few miles outside of Berkeley Springs to see the views of Prospect Peak. There is not much there, except for a stunningly beautiful view of the surrounding states, river and valleys. Absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking. Worth the short drive.