Notable viewpoint · Coconino, Arizona
Fence Canyon
Fence Canyon is a viewpoint in Coconino, Arizona.
Fence 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 Fence 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 Fence Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.42021, -111.99841. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Fence Canyon
- South Canyon Trail · trek · Coconino · ~15 km · Must-see
- Saddle Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~16 km · Must-see
- Nankoweap Trail · trek · Coconino · ~17 km · Must-see
- Ken Patrick Trail · trek · Coconino · ~24 km · Must-see
- Alsap Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~24 km · Must-see
- Greenland Lake · lake · Coconino · ~25 km · Must-see
- Uncle Jim Trail · trek · Coconino · ~28 km · Must-see
- Marble Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~29 km · Must-see
- Malgosa Crest · viewpoint · Coconino · ~30 km · Must-see
- Komo Point Trail · trek · Coconino · ~31 km · Must-see
- Tiyo Point Trail · trek · Coconino · ~31 km · Must-see
- Widforss Trail · trek · Coconino · ~31 km · Must-see
- Great Western Trail - Arizona · trek · Coconino · ~32 km · Must-see
- Butchart Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~32 km · Must-see
- Francois Matthes Trail · trek · Coconino · ~32 km · Must-see
- Walhalla Spur Trail · trek · Coconino · ~33 km · Must-see
- Awatubi Crest · viewpoint · Coconino · ~34 km · Must-see
- Walhalla Glades Trail · trek · Coconino · ~34 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Fence Canyon
- Saddle Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~16 km · Must-see
- Alsap Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~24 km · Must-see
- Marble Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~29 km · Must-see
- Malgosa Crest · viewpoint · Coconino · ~30 km · Must-see
- Butchart Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~32 km · Must-see
- Awatubi Crest · viewpoint · Coconino · ~34 km · Must-see
- Dragon Head · viewpoint · Coconino · ~37 km · Must-see
- Steamboat Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~45 km · Must-see
- Scorpion Ridge · viewpoint · Coconino · ~47 km · Must-see
- Fan Island · viewpoint · Coconino · ~47 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 Fence Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Fence 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 Fence Canyon?
Nearby: South Canyon Trail (trek, 15 km), Saddle Mountain (viewpoint, 16 km), Nankoweap Trail (trek, 17 km), Ken Patrick Trail (trek, 24 km), Alsap Butte (viewpoint, 24 km), Greenland Lake (lake, 25 km).
Is Fence Canyon worth visiting?
Fence Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in Arizona on Spotwander.