Notable viewpoint · Madera, California
Ward Mountain
Ward Mountain is a viewpoint in Madera, California.
Ward 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 Ward 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 Ward Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.18578, -119.64820. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Ward Mountain
- San Joaquin Experimental Range · sanctuary · Madera · ~15 km · Must-see
- Oakhurst · church · Mineral · ~20 km · Must-see
- Millerton Lake · lake · Mineral · ~20 km · Must-see
- Wassama Roundhouse State Historic Park · park · Madera · ~27 km · Must-see
- San Joaquin Experimental Range · sanctuary · Esmeralda · ~31 km · Must-see
- Shuteye Pass · viewpoint · Mineral · ~34 km · Must-see
- Nelder Grove Historical Area · sanctuary · Madera · ~34 km · Must-see
- Nelder Grove · sanctuary · Mineral · ~35 km · Must-see
- H. V. Eastman Lake · lake · Mineral · ~36 km · Must-see
- Shaver Lake · lake · Esmeralda · ~40 km · Must-see
- Sierra National Forest · sanctuary · Fresno · ~41 km · Must-see
- Burrough Valley · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~43 km · Must-see
- Balsam Forebay · lake · Esmeralda · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mammoth Pool Reservoir · lake · Mineral · ~44 km · Must-see
- Grizzly Giant · attraction · Mariposa · ~44 km · Must-see
- Madera Lake · church · Mineral · ~45 km · Must-see
- Woodward Park · park · Mineral · ~46 km · Must-see
- Peoples Church · church · Fresno · ~49 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Ward Mountain
- Shuteye Pass · viewpoint · Mineral · ~34 km · Must-see
- Burrough Valley · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~43 km · Must-see
- Jesse Morrow Mountain · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~68 km · Must-see
- Triple Divide Peak · viewpoint · Mineral · ~69 km · Must-see
- Drunken Gulch · viewpoint · Mineral · ~72 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Fresno · ~73 km · Must-see
- Bridalveil Fall · viewpoint · Mariposa · ~74 km · Must-see
- Sentinel Dome · viewpoint · Mariposa · ~75 km · Must-see
- Glacier Point · viewpoint · Mariposa · ~76 km · Must-see
- El Capitan · viewpoint · Mariposa · ~76 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 Ward Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Ward 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 Ward Mountain?
Nearby: San Joaquin Experimental Range (sanctuary, 15 km), Oakhurst (church, 20 km), Millerton Lake (lake, 20 km), Wassama Roundhouse State Historic Park (park, 27 km), San Joaquin Experimental Range (sanctuary, 31 km), Shuteye Pass (viewpoint, 34 km).
Is Ward Mountain worth visiting?
Ward Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.