Notable viewpoint · Coconino, Arizona
Garnet Canyon
Garnet Canyon is a viewpoint in Coconino, Arizona.
Garnet 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 Garnet 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 Garnet Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.20527, -112.40686. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Garnet Canyon
- Royal Arch Route · trek · Coconino · ~3 km · Must-see
- Fossil Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~5 km · Must-see
- South Bass Trail · trek · Coconino · ~6 km · Must-see
- Esplanade Route · trek · Coconino · ~6 km · Must-see
- Grand Scenic Divide · viewpoint · Coconino · ~6 km · Must-see
- Fan Island · viewpoint · Coconino · ~9 km · Must-see
- North Bass Trail · trek · Coconino · ~14 km · Must-see
- Scorpion Ridge · viewpoint · Coconino · ~15 km · Must-see
- Pollux Temple · temple · Coconino · ~17 km · Must-see
- Geikie Peak · viewpoint · Coconino · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mencius Temple · temple · Coconino · ~20 km · Must-see
- Confucius Temple · temple · Coconino · ~21 km · Must-see
- Grand Canyon Natural Game Preserve · park · Coconino · ~21 km · Must-see
- Marsh Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Topaz Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Vesta Temple · temple · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Steamboat Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Dragon Head · viewpoint · Coconino · ~25 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Garnet Canyon
- Fossil Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~5 km · Must-see
- Grand Scenic Divide · viewpoint · Coconino · ~6 km · Must-see
- Fan Island · viewpoint · Coconino · ~9 km · Must-see
- Scorpion Ridge · viewpoint · Coconino · ~15 km · Must-see
- Geikie Peak · viewpoint · Coconino · ~18 km · Must-see
- Marsh Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Topaz Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Steamboat Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Dragon Head · viewpoint · Coconino · ~25 km · Must-see
- Bright Angel Trail · viewpoint · Coconino · ~36 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 Garnet Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Garnet 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 Garnet Canyon?
Nearby: Royal Arch Route (trek, 3 km), Fossil Mountain (viewpoint, 5 km), South Bass Trail (trek, 6 km), Esplanade Route (trek, 6 km), Grand Scenic Divide (viewpoint, 6 km), Fan Island (viewpoint, 9 km).
Is Garnet Canyon worth visiting?
Garnet Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in Arizona on Spotwander.