Notable viewpoint · Coconino, Arizona
Forster Canyon
Forster Canyon is a viewpoint in Coconino, Arizona.
Forster 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 Forster 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 Forster Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.23029, -112.52705. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Forster Canyon
- Esplanade Route · trek · Coconino · ~11 km · Must-see
- Royal Arch Route · trek · Coconino · ~14 km · Must-see
- Grand Canyon Natural Game Preserve · park · Coconino · ~14 km · Must-see
- Fan Island · viewpoint · Coconino · ~19 km · Must-see
- South Bass Trail · trek · Coconino · ~19 km · Must-see
- Fossil Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~19 km · Must-see
- Havasu Falls · waterfall · Coconino · ~19 km · Must-see
- Grand Scenic Divide · viewpoint · Coconino · ~20 km · Must-see
- Havasupai Trail · trek · Coconino · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mount Sinyella · viewpoint · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- North Bass Trail · trek · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Deer Creek Trail · trek · Coconino · ~23 km · Must-see
- Steamboat Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~24 km · Must-see
- Thunder River Trail · trek · Coconino · ~28 km · Must-see
- Scorpion Ridge · viewpoint · Coconino · ~29 km · Must-see
- Bill Hall Trail · trek · Coconino · ~29 km · Must-see
- Pollux Temple · temple · Coconino · ~29 km · Must-see
- Grand Canyon National Park · sanctuary · Mohave · ~31 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Forster Canyon
- Fan Island · viewpoint · Coconino · ~19 km · Must-see
- Fossil Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~19 km · Must-see
- Grand Scenic Divide · viewpoint · Coconino · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mount Sinyella · viewpoint · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Steamboat Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~24 km · Must-see
- Scorpion Ridge · viewpoint · Coconino · ~29 km · Must-see
- Geikie Peak · viewpoint · Coconino · ~32 km · Must-see
- Topaz Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~35 km · Must-see
- Marsh Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~35 km · Must-see
- Dragon Head · viewpoint · Coconino · ~39 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 Forster Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Forster 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 Forster Canyon?
Nearby: Esplanade Route (trek, 11 km), Royal Arch Route (trek, 14 km), Grand Canyon Natural Game Preserve (park, 14 km), Fan Island (viewpoint, 19 km), South Bass Trail (trek, 19 km), Fossil Mountain (viewpoint, 19 km).
Is Forster Canyon worth visiting?
Forster Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in Arizona on Spotwander.