Must-see viewpoint · Coconino, Arizona
Scorpion Ridge
Scorpion Ridge is a viewpoint in Coconino, Arizona.
Scorpion Ridge: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 Scorpion Ridge
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.
Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.
Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.
How to reach Scorpion Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.17244, -112.27796. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Scorpion Ridge
- Mencius Temple · temple · Coconino · ~5 km · Must-see
- Geikie Peak · viewpoint · Coconino · ~6 km · Must-see
- Confucius Temple · temple · Coconino · ~6 km · Must-see
- Pollux Temple · temple · Coconino · ~8 km · Must-see
- Marsh Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~8 km · Must-see
- Topaz Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~10 km · Must-see
- Grand Scenic Divide · viewpoint · Coconino · ~10 km · Must-see
- Fossil Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~10 km · Must-see
- South Bass Trail · trek · Coconino · ~10 km · Must-see
- Vesta Temple · temple · Coconino · ~11 km · Must-see
- Dragon Head · viewpoint · Coconino · ~11 km · Must-see
- Boucher Trail · trek · Coconino · ~13 km · Must-see
- Tonto Trail · trek · Coconino · ~13 km · Must-see
- Hermit Trail · trek · Coconino · ~15 km · Must-see
- Fan Island · viewpoint · Coconino · ~15 km · Must-see
- Royal Arch Route · trek · Coconino · ~16 km · Must-see
- Isis Temple · temple · Coconino · ~16 km · Must-see
- Dripping Springs Trail · trek · Coconino · ~17 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Scorpion Ridge
- Geikie Peak · viewpoint · Coconino · ~6 km · Must-see
- Marsh Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~8 km · Must-see
- Topaz Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~10 km · Must-see
- Grand Scenic Divide · viewpoint · Coconino · ~10 km · Must-see
- Fossil Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~10 km · Must-see
- Dragon Head · viewpoint · Coconino · ~11 km · Must-see
- Fan Island · viewpoint · Coconino · ~15 km · Must-see
- Bright Angel Trail · viewpoint · Coconino · ~21 km · Must-see
- O'Neill Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~25 km · Must-see
- Steamboat Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~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 Scorpion Ridge yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.
What is the best time to visit Scorpion Ridge?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.
What are the places to visit near Scorpion Ridge?
Nearby: Mencius Temple (temple, 5 km), Geikie Peak (viewpoint, 6 km), Confucius Temple (temple, 6 km), Pollux Temple (temple, 8 km), Marsh Butte (viewpoint, 8 km), Topaz Canyon (viewpoint, 10 km).
Is Scorpion Ridge worth visiting?
Scorpion Ridge is listed as a must-see viewpoint in Arizona on Spotwander.