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Local favourite viewpoint · Lyon, Nevada

Skunk Gulch

Skunk Gulch is a viewpoint in Lyon, Nevada.

Skunk Gulch: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Skunk Gulch

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Skunk Gulch — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.70160, -119.98463. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Skunk Gulch yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Skunk Gulch?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Skunk Gulch?

    Nearby: Drunken Gulch (viewpoint, 18 km), Hetch Hetchy Railroad Number 6 (attraction, 22 km), El Portal (lake, 22 km), Ackerson Mountain (viewpoint, 23 km), Ackerson Mountain (viewpoint, 23 km), Coulterville Park (sanctuary, 23 km).