Notable viewpoint · Boise, Idaho
Scott Mountain
Scott Mountain is a viewpoint in Boise, Idaho.
Scott Mountain: 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 Scott Mountain
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 Scott Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 44.18156, -115.78901. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Scott Mountain
- Deadwood Dam · lake · Valley · ~21 km · Must-see
- Boise National Forest · sanctuary · Boise · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mores Creek Summit · viewpoint · Boise · ~37 km · Must-see
- Snowbank Mountain · viewpoint · Valley · ~50 km · Must-see
- Cascade Dam · waterfall · Valley · ~54 km · Must-see
- Warm Lake · lake · Valley · ~66 km · Must-see
- Spring Valley Summit · viewpoint · Boise · ~66 km · Must-see
- Upper Hanson Lake · lake · Custer · ~66 km · Must-see
- Middle Hanson Lake · lake · Custer · ~67 km · Must-see
- Lower Hanson Lake · lake · Custer · ~67 km · Must-see
- Grandjean Peak · viewpoint · Boise · ~69 km · Must-see
- McGown Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~71 km · Must-see
- Regan Lake · lake · Boise · ~71 km · Must-see
- Pulpit Lake · lake · Custer · ~72 km · Must-see
- Mystery Mountain · viewpoint · Custer · ~72 km · Must-see
- Sawtooth Lake · lake · Custer · ~72 km · Must-see
- Cony Lake · lake · Boise · ~72 km · Must-see
- Mount Regan · viewpoint · Boise · ~73 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Scott Mountain
- Mores Creek Summit · viewpoint · Boise · ~37 km · Must-see
- Snowbank Mountain · viewpoint · Valley · ~50 km · Must-see
- Spring Valley Summit · viewpoint · Boise · ~66 km · Must-see
- Grandjean Peak · viewpoint · Boise · ~69 km · Must-see
- McGown Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~71 km · Must-see
- Mystery Mountain · viewpoint · Custer · ~72 km · Must-see
- Mount Regan · viewpoint · Boise · ~73 km · Must-see
- Tohobit Peak · viewpoint · Boise · ~73 km · Must-see
- North Raker · viewpoint · Boise · ~73 km · Must-see
- Alpine Peak · viewpoint · Custer · ~74 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 Scott Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Scott Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Scott Mountain?
Nearby: Deadwood Dam (lake, 21 km), Boise National Forest (sanctuary, 29 km), Mores Creek Summit (viewpoint, 37 km), Snowbank Mountain (viewpoint, 50 km), Cascade Dam (waterfall, 54 km), Warm Lake (lake, 66 km).
Is Scott Mountain worth visiting?
Scott Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Idaho on Spotwander.