Notable viewpoint · Inyo, California
Granite Canyon
Granite Canyon is a viewpoint in Inyo, California.
Granite Canyon: 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 Granite Canyon
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 Granite Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 35.81562, -116.63887. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Granite Canyon
- Smith Mountain · viewpoint · Nye · ~29 km · Must-see
- Calico Peaks · viewpoint · Nye · ~29 km · Must-see
- Ibex Pass · viewpoint · Nye · ~34 km · Must-see
- Needle Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~45 km · Must-see
- Tecopa · sanctuary · Nye · ~47 km · Must-see
- Silurian Valley · viewpoint · Clark · ~50 km · Must-see
- Dante's View · viewpoint · Inyo · ~57 km · Must-see
- Chicago Valley · viewpoint · Nye · ~57 km · Must-see
- Badwater Basin panorama · viewpoint · Inyo · ~59 km · Must-see
- Badwater Basin · lake · Inyo · ~59 km · Must-see
- Sentinel Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~63 km · Must-see
- Nopah Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~68 km · Must-see
- Devils Golf Course · viewpoint · Inyo · ~69 km · Must-see
- Goldstone Lake · lake · Nye · ~69 km · Must-see
- Panamint Valley · viewpoint · Inyo · ~70 km · Must-see
- Telescope Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~71 km · Must-see
- California Valley · viewpoint · Clark · ~71 km · Must-see
- Bicycle Lake · lake · Clark · ~74 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Granite Canyon
- Smith Mountain · viewpoint · Nye · ~29 km · Must-see
- Calico Peaks · viewpoint · Nye · ~29 km · Must-see
- Ibex Pass · viewpoint · Nye · ~34 km · Must-see
- Needle Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~45 km · Must-see
- Silurian Valley · viewpoint · Clark · ~50 km · Must-see
- Dante's View · viewpoint · Inyo · ~57 km · Must-see
- Chicago Valley · viewpoint · Nye · ~57 km · Must-see
- Badwater Basin panorama · viewpoint · Inyo · ~59 km · Must-see
- Sentinel Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~63 km · Must-see
- Nopah Peak · viewpoint · Nye · ~68 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 Granite Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Granite Canyon?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Granite Canyon?
Nearby: Smith Mountain (viewpoint, 29 km), Calico Peaks (viewpoint, 29 km), Ibex Pass (viewpoint, 34 km), Needle Peak (viewpoint, 45 km), Tecopa (sanctuary, 47 km), Silurian Valley (viewpoint, 50 km).
Is Granite Canyon worth visiting?
Granite Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.