Notable viewpoint · Shoshone, Idaho
Hardpan Point
Hardpan Point is a viewpoint in Shoshone, Idaho.
Hardpan Point: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Hardpan Point
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Hardpan Point — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 47.20159, -115.60154. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hardpan Point
- Larkins Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~35 km · Must-see
- Silver Valley · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~50 km · Must-see
- Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area · sanctuary · Shoshone · ~51 km · Must-see
- Penrose Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~56 km · Must-see
- Penrose Peak · viewpoint · Sanders · ~56 km · Must-see
- Bouchard Lake · lake · Shoshone · ~57 km · Must-see
- Sex Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~73 km · Must-see
- Bennett Point · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~3 km
- Mount Chenoweth · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~4 km
- Halfway Hill · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~5 km
- Nugget Hill · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~6 km
- Thor Mountain · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~6 km
- East Sister Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~6 km
- Little Sister Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~7 km
- Tin Can Hill · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~7 km
- Middle Sister Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~7 km
- West Sister Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~7 km
- Allen Point · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~7 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Hardpan Point
- Larkins Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~35 km · Must-see
- Silver Valley · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~50 km · Must-see
- Penrose Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~56 km · Must-see
- Penrose Peak · viewpoint · Sanders · ~56 km · Must-see
- Sex Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~73 km · Must-see
- Jew Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~77 km · Must-see
- Larch Butte · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~92 km · Must-see
- Kings Peak · viewpoint · Benewah · ~96 km · Must-see
- Fourth of July Summit · viewpoint · Kootenai · ~105 km · Must-see
- Ch-paa-qn Peak · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~118 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Hardpan Point yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Hardpan Point?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Hardpan Point?
Nearby: Larkins Peak (viewpoint, 35 km), Silver Valley (viewpoint, 50 km), Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area (sanctuary, 51 km), Penrose Peak (viewpoint, 56 km), Penrose Peak (viewpoint, 56 km), Bouchard Lake (lake, 57 km).
Is Hardpan Point worth visiting?
Hardpan Point is listed as a notable viewpoint in Idaho on Spotwander.