Notable viewpoint · Shasta, California
Jackass Mountain
Jackass Mountain is a viewpoint in Shasta, California.
Jackass 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 Jackass 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 Jackass Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 40.82737, -122.45085. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Jackass Mountain
- Shasta-Trinity National Forest · sanctuary · Shasta · ~11 km · Must-see
- Shasta Dam · lake · Shasta · ~16 km · Must-see
- Lake Shasta Caverns · lake · Shasta · ~16 km · Must-see
- Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Shasta Unit · sanctuary · Shasta · ~21 km · Must-see
- Shasta Lake · lake · Shasta · ~22 km · Must-see
- French Gulch County Park · viewpoint · Shasta · ~26 km · Must-see
- Spring Creek Reservoir · lake · Shasta · ~27 km · Must-see
- Brandy Creek Falls · waterfall · Shasta · ~31 km · Must-see
- Bethel Redding · church · Shasta · ~32 km · Must-see
- Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Trinity Unit · sanctuary · Trinity · ~33 km · Must-see
- Lake Redding Park · lake · Shasta · ~33 km · Must-see
- Trinity Dam · lake · Trinity · ~33 km · Must-see
- McConnell Botanical Gardens · sanctuary · Shasta · ~33 km · Must-see
- Sundial Bridge · attraction · Shasta · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mount Shasta · sanctuary · Shasta · ~34 km · Must-see
- Turtle Bay Exploration Park · sanctuary · Shasta · ~34 km · Must-see
- Pilgrim Congregational Church · church · Shasta · ~34 km · Must-see
- Trinity Lake · lake · Trinity · ~34 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Jackass Mountain
- French Gulch County Park · viewpoint · Shasta · ~26 km · Must-see
- Granite Peak · viewpoint · Trinity · ~46 km · Must-see
- Ycatapom Peak · viewpoint · Trinity · ~46 km · Must-see
- Little Round Mountain · viewpoint · Shasta · ~48 km · Must-see
- Mount Bradley · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~57 km · Must-see
- Thompson Peak · viewpoint · Trinity · ~67 km · Must-see
- Hoosimbim Mountain · viewpoint · Trinity · ~68 km · Must-see
- Mount Eddy · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~69 km · Must-see
- Snow Mountain · viewpoint · Shasta · ~69 km · Must-see
- Black Butte · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~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 Jackass Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Jackass 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 Jackass Mountain?
Nearby: Shasta-Trinity National Forest (sanctuary, 11 km), Shasta Dam (lake, 16 km), Lake Shasta Caverns (lake, 16 km), Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area - Shasta Unit (sanctuary, 21 km), Shasta Lake (lake, 22 km), French Gulch County Park (viewpoint, 26 km).
Is Jackass Mountain worth visiting?
Jackass Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.