Notable viewpoint · Washington, Utah
Skunk Canyon
Skunk Canyon is a viewpoint in Washington, Utah.
Skunk 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 Skunk 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 Skunk Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.00473, -112.94960. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Skunk Canyon
- Cottonwood Point Wilderness · sanctuary · Mohave · ~5 km · Must-see
- Canaan Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Washington · ~11 km · Must-see
- De Mille Peak · viewpoint · Washington · ~17 km · Must-see
- Shunesburg Mail Drop · viewpoint · Washington · ~18 km · Must-see
- Eagle Crags · viewpoint · Washington · ~18 km · Must-see
- Smithsonian Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~21 km · Must-see
- Johnson Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~24 km · Must-see
- The Watchman · viewpoint · Washington · ~25 km · Must-see
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park · sanctuary · Kane · ~26 km · Must-see
- Zion National Park · sanctuary · Washington · ~28 km · Must-see
- Bridge Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Kinesava · viewpoint · Washington · ~28 km · Must-see
- Zion Human History Museum · museum · Washington · ~29 km · Must-see
- The West Temple · temple · Washington · ~30 km · Must-see
- Zion Canyon Scenic Drive · sanctuary · Washington · ~30 km · Must-see
- The East Temple · temple · Washington · ~30 km · Must-see
- Mount Spry · viewpoint · Washington · ~30 km · Must-see
- The Sundial · viewpoint · Washington · ~30 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Skunk Canyon
- De Mille Peak · viewpoint · Washington · ~17 km · Must-see
- Shunesburg Mail Drop · viewpoint · Washington · ~18 km · Must-see
- Eagle Crags · viewpoint · Washington · ~18 km · Must-see
- Smithsonian Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~21 km · Must-see
- Johnson Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~24 km · Must-see
- The Watchman · viewpoint · Washington · ~25 km · Must-see
- Bridge Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Kinesava · viewpoint · Washington · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Spry · viewpoint · Washington · ~30 km · Must-see
- The Sundial · viewpoint · Washington · ~30 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 Skunk Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Skunk 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 Skunk Canyon?
Nearby: Cottonwood Point Wilderness (sanctuary, 5 km), Canaan Mountain Wilderness (sanctuary, 11 km), De Mille Peak (viewpoint, 17 km), Shunesburg Mail Drop (viewpoint, 18 km), Eagle Crags (viewpoint, 18 km), Smithsonian Butte (viewpoint, 21 km).
Is Skunk Canyon worth visiting?
Skunk Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in Utah on Spotwander.