Siskiyou district, California, United States

Places to visit near Weed

Weed is a town in Siskiyou district, California, United States, home to about 2,556 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 waterfalls and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Black Butte (9 km), Mount Shasta City Park (15 km) and Shastina (17 km).

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Weed, California
Weed, Siskiyou district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Weed at a glance

Location
Siskiyou district, California, United States
Population
about 2,556
Coordinates
41.4226° N, 122.3861° W
Places within 50 km
143 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Weed

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Weed

126 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Weed. The closest is Black Butte (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Black Butte · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Shastina · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Mount Eddy · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Whitney Glacier · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Bolam Glacier · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Mount Shasta · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~20 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Weed

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Weed. The closest is Summit Lake (5 km); the best-known is Lake Siskiyou (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Weed

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Weed. The closest is Whitney Falls (16 km); the best-known is Mossbrae Falls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Weed

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Weed. The closest is Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway (1 km); the best-known is Mount Shasta Wilderness (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Weed

5 parks within 100 km of Weed. The closest is Charles Byrd Park (2 km); the best-known is Mount Shasta City Park (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Weed

4 caves within 100 km of Weed. The closest is Pluto's Cave (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Weed

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Weed
  2. 17 km Mount Shasta Wilderness · nature spot, Siskiyou
  3. 2 km Shastina · viewpoint, Siskiyou
  4. 14 km Black Butte · viewpoint, Siskiyou
  5. 6 km Mount Shasta City Park · park, Siskiyou
  6. 16 km Mount Eddy · viewpoint, Siskiyou
  7. 17 km Back to Weed

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How to reach Weed

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    Within 15 km of Weed

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Weed by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints68126Black Butte (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2950Summit Lake (5 km)
    Waterfalls1418Whitney Falls (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens917Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway (1 km)
    Other attractions78Gazelle (20 km)
    Parks55Charles Byrd Park (2 km)
    Caves24Pluto's Cave (23 km)
    Churches33Assembly of God Church of Dunsmuir (30 km)
    Museums22KWHO-FM (Weed) (1 km)
    Forts & heritage12Klatt Mine (47 km)
    Beaches & coast11Sand Flat (17 km)
    Treks11PCT - California Section P (34 km)
    Temples11Solomons Temple (45 km)

    Weed: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Weed?

    Black Butte (viewpoint, about 9 km), Mount Shasta City Park (park, about 15 km), Shastina (viewpoint, about 17 km), Mount Eddy (viewpoint, about 17 km), Mount Shasta Wilderness (nature spot, about 17 km), Whitney Glacier (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    143 places on Spotwander: 68 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 waterfalls, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Weed?

    Black Butte, about 9 km by road; Cinder Cone (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Weed?

    Summit Lake, about 5 km by road; Dwight Hammond 1182 Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Weed?

    Whitney Falls, about 16 km by road; Coquette Falls (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Weed?

    Start in Weed, visit Mount Shasta Wilderness, then Shastina, then Black Butte, then Mount Shasta City Park, then Mount Eddy, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Weed?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Weed

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Weed’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Weed on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.