Notable viewpoint · Washington, Utah
The Dragon's Back
The Dragon's Back is a viewpoint in Washington, Utah.
The Dragon's Back: 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 The Dragon's Back
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 The Dragon's Back — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.02644, -112.96588. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Dragon's Back
- Canaan Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Washington · ~7 km · Must-see
- Cottonwood Point Wilderness · sanctuary · Mohave · ~9 km · Must-see
- De Mille Peak · viewpoint · Washington · ~14 km · Must-see
- Eagle Crags · viewpoint · Washington · ~15 km · Must-see
- Shunesburg Mail Drop · viewpoint · Washington · ~16 km · Must-see
- Smithsonian Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~18 km · Must-see
- Johnson Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~21 km · Must-see
- The Watchman · viewpoint · Washington · ~22 km · Must-see
- Zion National Park · sanctuary · Washington · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Kinesava · viewpoint · Washington · ~25 km · Must-see
- Bridge Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~25 km · Must-see
- Zion Human History Museum · museum · Washington · ~25 km · Must-see
- The West Temple · temple · Washington · ~26 km · Must-see
- Zion Canyon Scenic Drive · sanctuary · Washington · ~27 km · Must-see
- Mount Spry · viewpoint · Washington · ~27 km · Must-see
- The East Temple · temple · Washington · ~27 km · Must-see
- The Sundial · viewpoint · Washington · ~27 km · Must-see
- Bee Hive · viewpoint · Washington · ~28 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Dragon's Back
- De Mille Peak · viewpoint · Washington · ~14 km · Must-see
- Eagle Crags · viewpoint · Washington · ~15 km · Must-see
- Shunesburg Mail Drop · viewpoint · Washington · ~16 km · Must-see
- Smithsonian Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~18 km · Must-see
- Johnson Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~21 km · Must-see
- The Watchman · viewpoint · Washington · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Kinesava · viewpoint · Washington · ~25 km · Must-see
- Bridge Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Spry · viewpoint · Washington · ~27 km · Must-see
- The Sundial · viewpoint · Washington · ~27 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 The Dragon's Back yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Dragon's Back?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Dragon's Back?
Nearby: Canaan Mountain Wilderness (sanctuary, 7 km), Cottonwood Point Wilderness (sanctuary, 9 km), De Mille Peak (viewpoint, 14 km), Eagle Crags (viewpoint, 15 km), Shunesburg Mail Drop (viewpoint, 16 km), Smithsonian Butte (viewpoint, 18 km).
Is The Dragon's Back worth visiting?
The Dragon's Back is listed as a notable viewpoint in Utah on Spotwander.