Notable viewpoint · Siskiyou, California
Big Ridge
Big Ridge is a viewpoint in Siskiyou, California.
Big Ridge: 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 Big Ridge
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.
Visiting Big Ridge: tips
- Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.
How to reach Big Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 41.65654, -123.23552. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Big Ridge
- Ukonom Lake · lake · Siskiyou · ~16 km · Must-see
- Deep Lake · lake · Siskiyou · ~18 km · Must-see
- Kangaroo Mountain · viewpoint · Josephine · ~37 km · Must-see
- Scott Valley · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~42 km · Must-see
- Informal Old Etna Viewpoint · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~44 km · Must-see
- Red Buttes Wilderness · sanctuary · Siskiyou · ~45 km · Must-see
- Preston Peak · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~46 km · Must-see
- Siskiyou Wilderness · sanctuary · Siskiyou · ~47 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~49 km · Must-see
- Applegate Lake · lake · Jackson · ~55 km · Must-see
- Yreka Phlox Preserve · sanctuary · Siskiyou · ~55 km · Must-see
- Collings Mountain · viewpoint · Jackson · ~55 km · Must-see
- Statue Lake · lake · Siskiyou · ~55 km · Must-see
- Russian Peak · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~60 km · Must-see
- Klamath National Forest · sanctuary · Siskiyou · ~62 km · Must-see
- Oregon Caves National Monument · cave · Josephine · ~63 km · Must-see
- Dutchman Peak · viewpoint · Jackson · ~65 km · Must-see
- Smith River National Recreation Area · sanctuary · Del Norte · ~66 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Big Ridge
- Kangaroo Mountain · viewpoint · Josephine · ~37 km · Must-see
- Scott Valley · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~42 km · Must-see
- Informal Old Etna Viewpoint · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~44 km · Must-see
- Preston Peak · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~46 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~49 km · Must-see
- Collings Mountain · viewpoint · Jackson · ~55 km · Must-see
- Russian Peak · viewpoint · Siskiyou · ~60 km · Must-see
- Dutchman Peak · viewpoint · Jackson · ~65 km · Must-see
- Salmon Mountain · viewpoint · Humboldt · ~68 km · Must-see
- Boaz Mountain · viewpoint · Jackson · ~69 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Big Ridge?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Big Ridge?
Nearby: Ukonom Lake (lake, 16 km), Deep Lake (lake, 18 km), Kangaroo Mountain (viewpoint, 37 km), Scott Valley (viewpoint, 42 km), Informal Old Etna Viewpoint (viewpoint, 44 km), Red Buttes Wilderness (sanctuary, 45 km).
Is Big Ridge worth visiting?
Big Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in California on Spotwander.