Notable viewpoint · Alpine, California
Jackass Canyon
Jackass Canyon is a viewpoint in Alpine, California.
Jackass 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 Jackass 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 Jackass Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.56356, -120.00795. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Jackass Canyon
- Deadwood Peak · viewpoint · Douglas · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mokelumne Peak · viewpoint · Amador · ~10 km · Must-see
- Lake Alpine · lake · Douglas · ~12 km · Must-see
- Pacific Grade Summit · viewpoint · Alpine · ~13 km · Must-see
- The Nipple · viewpoint · Douglas · ~13 km · Must-see
- Corral Ridge · viewpoint · Douglas · ~13 km · Must-see
- Round Top · viewpoint · Alpine · ~14 km · Must-see
- Bear Valley · lake · Douglas · ~14 km · Must-see
- Silver Lake · lake · Amador · ~18 km · Must-see
- Raymond Peak · viewpoint · Douglas · ~20 km · Must-see
- Salt Springs Reservoir · lake · Amador · ~20 km · Must-see
- Red Lake Peak · lake · Douglas · ~21 km · Must-see
- Ebbetts Pass · viewpoint · Douglas · ~21 km · Must-see
- New Spicer Meadow Reservoir · lake · Douglas · ~24 km · Must-see
- Stevens Peak · viewpoint · Douglas · ~24 km · Must-see
- Lower Bear River Reservoir · lake · Amador · ~25 km · Must-see
- Grover Hot Springs · sanctuary · Douglas · ~26 km · Must-see
- Dardanelles Cone · viewpoint · Douglas · ~27 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Jackass Canyon
- Deadwood Peak · viewpoint · Douglas · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mokelumne Peak · viewpoint · Amador · ~10 km · Must-see
- Pacific Grade Summit · viewpoint · Alpine · ~13 km · Must-see
- The Nipple · viewpoint · Douglas · ~13 km · Must-see
- Corral Ridge · viewpoint · Douglas · ~13 km · Must-see
- Round Top · viewpoint · Alpine · ~14 km · Must-see
- Raymond Peak · viewpoint · Douglas · ~20 km · Must-see
- Ebbetts Pass · viewpoint · Douglas · ~21 km · Must-see
- Stevens Peak · viewpoint · Douglas · ~24 km · Must-see
- Dardanelles Cone · viewpoint · Douglas · ~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 Jackass Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Jackass 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 Jackass Canyon?
Nearby: Deadwood Peak (viewpoint, 9 km), Mokelumne Peak (viewpoint, 10 km), Lake Alpine (lake, 12 km), Pacific Grade Summit (viewpoint, 13 km), The Nipple (viewpoint, 13 km), Corral Ridge (viewpoint, 13 km).
Is Jackass Canyon worth visiting?
Jackass Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.