Notable viewpoint · Coconino, Arizona
Emerald Canyon
Emerald Canyon is a viewpoint in Coconino, Arizona.
Emerald 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 Emerald 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 Emerald Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.18066, -112.29452. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Emerald Canyon
- Scorpion Ridge · viewpoint · Coconino · ~2 km · Must-see
- Geikie Peak · viewpoint · Coconino · ~7 km · Must-see
- Mencius Temple · temple · Coconino · ~7 km · Must-see
- Grand Scenic Divide · viewpoint · Coconino · ~8 km · Must-see
- Fossil Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~8 km · Must-see
- Confucius Temple · temple · Coconino · ~8 km · Must-see
- South Bass Trail · trek · Coconino · ~8 km · Must-see
- Pollux Temple · temple · Coconino · ~8 km · Must-see
- Marsh Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~10 km · Must-see
- Topaz Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~11 km · Must-see
- Vesta Temple · temple · Coconino · ~12 km · Must-see
- Dragon Head · viewpoint · Coconino · ~13 km · Must-see
- Fan Island · viewpoint · Coconino · ~13 km · Must-see
- Royal Arch Route · trek · Coconino · ~14 km · Must-see
- Boucher Trail · trek · Coconino · ~15 km · Must-see
- Tonto Trail · trek · Coconino · ~16 km · Must-see
- North Bass Trail · trek · Coconino · ~16 km · Must-see
- Hermit Trail · trek · Coconino · ~17 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Emerald Canyon
- Scorpion Ridge · viewpoint · Coconino · ~2 km · Must-see
- Geikie Peak · viewpoint · Coconino · ~7 km · Must-see
- Grand Scenic Divide · viewpoint · Coconino · ~8 km · Must-see
- Fossil Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~8 km · Must-see
- Marsh Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~10 km · Must-see
- Topaz Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~11 km · Must-see
- Dragon Head · viewpoint · Coconino · ~13 km · Must-see
- Fan Island · viewpoint · Coconino · ~13 km · Must-see
- Bright Angel Trail · viewpoint · Coconino · ~23 km · Must-see
- O'Neill Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~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 Emerald Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Emerald 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 Emerald Canyon?
Nearby: Scorpion Ridge (viewpoint, 2 km), Geikie Peak (viewpoint, 7 km), Mencius Temple (temple, 7 km), Grand Scenic Divide (viewpoint, 8 km), Fossil Mountain (viewpoint, 8 km), Confucius Temple (temple, 8 km).
Is Emerald Canyon worth visiting?
Emerald Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in Arizona on Spotwander.