Notable viewpoint · Santa Clara, California
Willson Peak
Willson Peak is a viewpoint in Santa Clara, California.
Willson Peak: 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 Willson Peak
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 Willson Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.09529, -121.43514. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Willson Peak
- Mustang Cut-off Trail · viewpoint · Stanislaus · ~11 km · Must-see
- Coyote Reservoir · lake · Santa Clara · ~11 km · Must-see
- Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park · lake · Santa Clara · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mississippi Lake · lake · Santa Clara · ~15 km · Must-see
- Pacheco Lake · lake · Santa Clara · ~16 km · Must-see
- San Felipe Lake · lake · Santa Clara · ~16 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~19 km · Must-see
- Mount Sizer · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~19 km · Must-see
- Christian Church of Gilroy · church · Santa Clara · ~19 km · Must-see
- Christmas Hill Park · park · Santa Clara · ~22 km · Must-see
- Debell Uvas Creek Preserve · park · Santa Clara · ~22 km · Must-see
- Hagerman Peak · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~22 km · Must-see
- Rooster Comb · viewpoint · Stanislaus · ~22 km · Must-see
- Lions Peak · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~23 km · Must-see
- Anderson Reservoir · lake · Santa Clara · ~23 km · Must-see
- Gilroy Gardens · park · Santa Clara · ~25 km · Must-see
- Pacheco State Park · sanctuary · Merced · ~26 km · Must-see
- El Toro · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~27 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Willson Peak
- Mustang Cut-off Trail · viewpoint · Stanislaus · ~11 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~19 km · Must-see
- Mount Sizer · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~19 km · Must-see
- Hagerman Peak · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~22 km · Must-see
- Rooster Comb · viewpoint · Stanislaus · ~22 km · Must-see
- Lions Peak · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~23 km · Must-see
- El Toro · viewpoint · Santa Clara · ~27 km · Must-see
- Red Hill · viewpoint · Merced · ~27 km · Must-see
- Mount Stakes · viewpoint · Stanislaus · ~32 km · Must-see
- Antimony Peak · viewpoint · San Benito · ~32 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 Willson Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Willson Peak?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Willson Peak?
Nearby: Mustang Cut-off Trail (viewpoint, 11 km), Coyote Reservoir (lake, 11 km), Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch County Park (lake, 13 km), Mississippi Lake (lake, 15 km), Pacheco Lake (lake, 16 km), San Felipe Lake (lake, 16 km).
Is Willson Peak worth visiting?
Willson Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.