Notable viewpoint · Shannon, Missouri
Devil's Backbone
Devil's Backbone is a viewpoint in Shannon, Missouri.
Devil's Backbone: 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 Devil's Backbone
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 Devil's Backbone — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.38346, -91.56041. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Devil's Backbone
- Howell Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~3 km · Must-see
- Dooley Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~3 km · Must-see
- Razor Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~4 km · Must-see
- Devils Well · viewpoint · Shannon · ~8 km · Must-see
- Dutch Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~13 km · Must-see
- Montauk State Park · park · Dent · ~17 km · Must-see
- Current River State Park · park · Shannon · ~17 km · Must-see
- McHenry Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~17 km · Must-see
- Carr Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~18 km · Must-see
- Echo Bluff State Park · park · Shannon · ~20 km · Must-see
- Horse Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~31 km · Must-see
- Ozark Trail · trek · Dent · ~39 km · Must-see
- Open Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~44 km · Must-see
- Jam Up Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~44 km · Must-see
- Ozark National Scenic Riverways · sanctuary · Shannon · ~45 km · Must-see
- Hay Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~46 km · Must-see
- Paddy Creek Wilderness · sanctuary · Texas · ~62 km · Must-see
- Canaan Hollow · viewpoint · Crawford · ~62 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Devil's Backbone
- Howell Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~3 km · Must-see
- Dooley Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~3 km · Must-see
- Razor Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~4 km · Must-see
- Devils Well · viewpoint · Shannon · ~8 km · Must-see
- Dutch Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~13 km · Must-see
- McHenry Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~17 km · Must-see
- Carr Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~18 km · Must-see
- Horse Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~31 km · Must-see
- Open Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~44 km · Must-see
- Jam Up Hollow · viewpoint · Shannon · ~44 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 Devil's Backbone yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Devil's Backbone?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Devil's Backbone?
Nearby: Howell Hollow (viewpoint, 3 km), Dooley Hollow (viewpoint, 3 km), Razor Hollow (viewpoint, 4 km), Devils Well (viewpoint, 8 km), Dutch Hollow (viewpoint, 13 km), Montauk State Park (park, 17 km).
Is Devil's Backbone worth visiting?
Devil's Backbone is listed as a notable viewpoint in Missouri on Spotwander.