Notable viewpoint · Bannock, Idaho
Howard Mountain
Howard Mountain is a viewpoint in Bannock, Idaho.
Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.86464, -112.51332. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Howard Mountain
- Brady Chapel · church · Bannock · ~9 km · Must-see
- Zoo Idaho · sanctuary · Bannock · ~10 km · Must-see
- Pocatello Idaho Temple · church · Bannock · ~13 km · Must-see
- Chinese Peak · viewpoint · Bannock · ~15 km · Must-see
- Fort Hall Historic Monument · fort · Bannock · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Putnam · viewpoint · Bannock · ~38 km · Must-see
- Idaho Potato Museum · museum · Bingham · ~48 km · Must-see
- Massacre Rocks State Park · park · Power · ~54 km · Must-see
- Lava Hot Springs Olympic Swimming Complex · park · Bannock · ~61 km · Must-see
- Trinity Episcopal Church · church · Bannock · ~6 km
- Idaho State Arboretum · park · Bannock · ~8 km
- Kinport Peak · viewpoint · Bannock · ~8 km
- Wild Mountain · viewpoint · Bannock · ~10 km
- Rock Knoll · viewpoint · Bannock · ~13 km
- Gibson Mountain · viewpoint · Bannock · ~14 km
- Wheatgrass Bench · beach · Power · ~16 km
- Camelback Mountain · viewpoint · Bannock · ~17 km
- Slate Mountain · viewpoint · Bannock · ~18 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Howard Mountain
- Chinese Peak · viewpoint · Bannock · ~15 km · Must-see
- Mount Putnam · viewpoint · Bannock · ~38 km · Must-see
- Sublett Range High Point · viewpoint · Power · ~81 km · Must-see
- Raft River Valley · viewpoint · Blaine · ~82 km · Must-see
- East Butte · viewpoint · Bingham · ~89 km · Must-see
- Middle Butte · viewpoint · Bingham · ~90 km · Must-see
- Big Southern Butte · viewpoint · Butte · ~90 km · Must-see
- Gem Valley · viewpoint · Caribou · ~93 km · Must-see
- Gentile Valley · viewpoint · Franklin · ~102 km · Must-see
- Black Pine Peak · viewpoint · Cassia · ~121 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 Howard Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Howard 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 Howard Mountain?
Nearby: Brady Chapel (church, 9 km), Zoo Idaho (sanctuary, 10 km), Pocatello Idaho Temple (church, 13 km), Chinese Peak (viewpoint, 15 km), Fort Hall Historic Monument (fort, 25 km), Mount Putnam (viewpoint, 38 km).
Is Howard Mountain worth visiting?
Howard Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Idaho on Spotwander.