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Devils Thumb

Devils Thumb is a viewpoint in Petersburg Borough, Petersburg Borough.

Devils Thumb: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Devils Thumb

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

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

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

How to reach Devils Thumb — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 57.09151, -132.36898. 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 Devils Thumb yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Devils Thumb?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Devils Thumb?

    Nearby: Mount Burkett (viewpoint, 12 km), LeConte Glacier (viewpoint, 19 km), Kates Needle (viewpoint, 25 km), Porter Peak (viewpoint, 31 km), Stikine-LeConte Wilderness (sanctuary, 41 km), Great Glacier Provincial Park (sanctuary, 54 km).

    Is Devils Thumb worth visiting?

    Devils Thumb is listed as a must-see viewpoint in Petersburg Borough on Spotwander.