Notable viewpoint · Modoc, California
Rail Mountain
Rail Mountain is a viewpoint in Modoc, California.
Rail 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 Rail 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 Rail Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 41.55072, -120.96247. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Rail Mountain
- Modoc National Forest · sanctuary · Modoc · ~15 km · Must-see
- Big Sage Reservoir · lake · Modoc · ~33 km · Must-see
- Fox Mountain · viewpoint · Modoc · ~40 km · Must-see
- Alturas Baptist Church · church · Modoc · ~44 km · Must-see
- Clear Lake Reservoir · lake · Klamath · ~47 km · Must-see
- Modoc National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Modoc · ~48 km · Must-see
- Ash Creek Wildlife Area · park · Modoc · ~51 km · Must-see
- Ash Creek Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Lassen · ~53 km · Must-see
- Valentine Cave · cave · Siskiyou · ~58 km · Must-see
- Petroglyph Point · attraction · Modoc · ~60 km · Must-see
- Catacombs · cave · Siskiyou · ~61 km · Must-see
- Lava Beds National Monument · sanctuary · Siskiyou · ~63 km · Must-see
- Schonchin Butte · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~64 km · Must-see
- Widow Mountain · viewpoint · Lassen · ~65 km · Must-see
- Lava Beds Wilderness · sanctuary · Siskiyou · ~65 km · Must-see
- Merrill Ice Cave · cave · Siskiyou · ~66 km · Must-see
- Medicine Lake · lake · Siskiyou · ~66 km · Must-see
- Captain Jack's Stronghold · fort · Siskiyou · ~68 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Rail Mountain
- Fox Mountain · viewpoint · Modoc · ~40 km · Must-see
- Schonchin Butte · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~64 km · Must-see
- Widow Mountain · viewpoint · Lassen · ~65 km · Must-see
- Brushy Butte · viewpoint · Shasta · ~72 km · Must-see
- Warren Peak · viewpoint · Modoc · ~81 km · Must-see
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Modoc · ~88 km · Must-see
- Soldier Mountain Lookout · viewpoint · Shasta · ~91 km · Must-see
- Drews Gap Summit · viewpoint · Lake · ~97 km · Must-see
- Crane Mountain · viewpoint · Lake · ~103 km · Must-see
- Hat Mountain · viewpoint · Lassen · ~104 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 Rail Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Rail 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 Rail Mountain?
Nearby: Modoc National Forest (sanctuary, 15 km), Big Sage Reservoir (lake, 33 km), Fox Mountain (viewpoint, 40 km), Alturas Baptist Church (church, 44 km), Clear Lake Reservoir (lake, 47 km), Modoc National Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 48 km).
Is Rail Mountain worth visiting?
Rail Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.