Notable viewpoint · Shoshone, Idaho
Gnat Point
Gnat Point is a viewpoint in Shoshone, Idaho.
Gnat 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 Gnat 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 Gnat Point — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 46.95852, -115.59932. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Gnat Point
- Larkins Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~2 km · Must-see
- Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area · sanctuary · Shoshone · ~52 km · Must-see
- Larch Butte · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~59 km · Must-see
- Bouchard Lake · lake · Shoshone · ~67 km · Must-see
- Clearwater National Forest · sanctuary · Clearwater · ~72 km · Must-see
- Wasset Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~2 km
- Crag Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~2 km
- Heart Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~3 km
- Mulligan Hump · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~6 km
- Devils Pulpit · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~6 km
- Sawtooth Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~7 km
- Isabella Point · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~7 km
- Canyon Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~7 km
- Mallard Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~8 km
- Grassy Point · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~8 km
- Buzzard Roost · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~9 km
- Collins Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~11 km
- Snow Peak Wildlife Management Area · sanctuary · Shoshone · ~11 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Gnat Point
- Larkins Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~2 km · Must-see
- Larch Butte · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~59 km · Must-see
- Silver Valley · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~80 km · Must-see
- Penrose Peak · viewpoint · Sanders · ~82 km · Must-see
- Penrose Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~82 km · Must-see
- Sex Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~106 km · Must-see
- Kings Peak · viewpoint · Benewah · ~107 km · Must-see
- Jew Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~110 km · Must-see
- Ch-paa-qn Peak · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~121 km · Must-see
- Ch-paa-qn Peak · viewpoint · Missoula · ~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 Gnat Point yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Gnat 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 Gnat Point?
Nearby: Larkins Peak (viewpoint, 2 km), Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area (sanctuary, 52 km), Larch Butte (viewpoint, 59 km), Bouchard Lake (lake, 67 km), Clearwater National Forest (sanctuary, 72 km), Wasset Peak (viewpoint, 2 km).
Is Gnat Point worth visiting?
Gnat Point is listed as a notable viewpoint in Idaho on Spotwander.