Notable viewpoint · Kern, California
Emerald Mountain
Emerald Mountain is a viewpoint in Kern, California.
Emerald 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 Emerald 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 Emerald Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 35.25579, -118.28397. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Emerald Mountain
- Mojave Community Congregational Church · church · Kern · ~31 km · Must-see
- César E. Chávez National Monument · sanctuary · Kern · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mojave East Park · sanctuary · Kern · ~32 km · Must-see
- Fremont Valley · viewpoint · Kern · ~34 km · Must-see
- Bethlehem Priory of Saint Joseph · church · Kern · ~35 km · Must-see
- Brown Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~36 km · Must-see
- Bright Star Wilderness · sanctuary · Kern · ~36 km · Must-see
- Tehachapi Mountain · viewpoint · Kern · ~37 km · Must-see
- Double Mountain · viewpoint · Kern · ~39 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Kern · ~41 km · Must-see
- Red Rock Canyon State Park · sanctuary · Kern · ~41 km · Must-see
- Cummings Mountain · viewpoint · Kern · ~44 km · Must-see
- Bird Spring Pass · viewpoint · Nye · ~45 km · Must-see
- Last Chance Canyon · viewpoint · Nye · ~45 km · Must-see
- Desert Tortoise Habitat Area · sanctuary · Kern · ~46 km · Must-see
- Burro Schmidt Tunnel · attraction · Kern · ~51 km · Must-see
- Rosamond Park · park · Kern · ~56 km · Must-see
- Kern River Valley · viewpoint · Nye · ~56 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Emerald Mountain
- Fremont Valley · viewpoint · Kern · ~34 km · Must-see
- Brown Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~36 km · Must-see
- Tehachapi Mountain · viewpoint · Kern · ~37 km · Must-see
- Double Mountain · viewpoint · Kern · ~39 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Kern · ~41 km · Must-see
- Cummings Mountain · viewpoint · Kern · ~44 km · Must-see
- Bird Spring Pass · viewpoint · Nye · ~45 km · Must-see
- Last Chance Canyon · viewpoint · Nye · ~45 km · Must-see
- Kern River Valley · viewpoint · Nye · ~56 km · Must-see
- Owens Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~75 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 Emerald Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Emerald 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 Emerald Mountain?
Nearby: Mojave Community Congregational Church (church, 31 km), César E. Chávez National Monument (sanctuary, 32 km), Mojave East Park (sanctuary, 32 km), Fremont Valley (viewpoint, 34 km), Bethlehem Priory of Saint Joseph (church, 35 km), Brown Peak (viewpoint, 36 km).
Is Emerald Mountain worth visiting?
Emerald Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.