Notable viewpoint · Shoshone, Idaho
Allen Point
Allen Point is a viewpoint in Shoshone, Idaho.
Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen Point — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 47.21214, -115.67488. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Allen Point
- Larkins Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~37 km · Must-see
- Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area · sanctuary · Shoshone · ~45 km · Must-see
- Silver Valley · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~45 km · Must-see
- Penrose Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~61 km · Must-see
- Penrose Peak · viewpoint · Sanders · ~61 km · Must-see
- Bouchard Lake · lake · Shoshone · ~64 km · Must-see
- Sex Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~71 km · Must-see
- Jew Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~75 km · Must-see
- Little Sister Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~3 km
- Mount Chenoweth · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~4 km
- West Sister Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~4 km
- Lower Shoepack Point · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~5 km
- North Siwash · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~6 km
- Siwash Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~6 km
- Middle Sister Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~6 km
- Hardpan Point · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~7 km
- East Sister Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~8 km
- Tin Can Hill · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~9 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Allen Point
- Larkins Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~37 km · Must-see
- Silver Valley · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~45 km · Must-see
- Penrose Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~61 km · Must-see
- Penrose Peak · viewpoint · Sanders · ~61 km · Must-see
- Sex Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~71 km · Must-see
- Jew Peak · viewpoint · Shoshone · ~75 km · Must-see
- Kings Peak · viewpoint · Benewah · ~89 km · Must-see
- Larch Butte · viewpoint · Clearwater · ~95 km · Must-see
- Fourth of July Summit · viewpoint · Kootenai · ~98 km · Must-see
- Rock Peak · viewpoint · Sanders · ~119 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 Allen Point yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Allen 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 Allen Point?
Nearby: Larkins Peak (viewpoint, 37 km), Hobo Cedar Grove Botanical Area (sanctuary, 45 km), Silver Valley (viewpoint, 45 km), Penrose Peak (viewpoint, 61 km), Penrose Peak (viewpoint, 61 km), Bouchard Lake (lake, 64 km).
Is Allen Point worth visiting?
Allen Point is listed as a notable viewpoint in Idaho on Spotwander.