Places to visit near

Minden

Minden is a town in Douglas district, Nevada, United States of about 3,001 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 parks. The must-see places are Jobs Canyon, Daggett Pass and East Peak.

38.9541° N, 119.7657° WPop. 3,001

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Within 30 km73 places
Within 50 km170
Must-see149
Notable99
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Minden

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

74 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Minden
  2. Jobs Canyonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Freel Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  4. East Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  5. Daggett Passviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Jacks Valley Wildlife Management Areaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Minden
Today’s loopMindenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Minden?

Jobs Canyon (viewpoint, about 10 km), Daggett Pass (viewpoint, about 14 km), East Peak (peak, about 15 km), Jacks Valley Wildlife Management Area (viewpoint, about 19 km), Freel Peak (peak, about 20 km), Golden Eagle Open Space (viewpoint, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Minden?

170 places on Spotwander: 77 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 other attractions, 8 parks, 11 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Minden?

Jobs Canyon, about 10 km by road; Daggett Pass (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Minden?

Dangberg Dam Number Three, about 8 km by road; Round Hill Effluent Dam (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Minden?

Start in Minden, visit Jobs Canyon, then Freel Peak, then East Peak, then Daggett Pass, then Jacks Valley Wildlife Management Area, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.