Notable viewpoint · Coconino, Arizona
Cactus Canyon
Cactus Canyon is a viewpoint in Coconino, Arizona.
Cactus 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 Cactus 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 Cactus Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.03260, -112.51365. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cactus Canyon
- Esplanade Route · trek · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Royal Arch Route · trek · Coconino · ~24 km · Must-see
- Pollux Temple · temple · Coconino · ~27 km · Must-see
- Fossil Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~28 km · Must-see
- Vesta Temple · temple · Coconino · ~29 km · Must-see
- South Bass Trail · trek · Coconino · ~30 km · Must-see
- Grand Scenic Divide · viewpoint · Coconino · ~30 km · Must-see
- Topaz Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~31 km · Must-see
- Geikie Peak · viewpoint · Coconino · ~31 km · Must-see
- Dripping Springs Trail · trek · Coconino · ~31 km · Must-see
- Boucher Trail · trek · Coconino · ~32 km · Must-see
- Marsh Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~33 km · Must-see
- Havasupai Trail · trek · Coconino · ~33 km · Must-see
- Scorpion Ridge · viewpoint · Coconino · ~33 km · Must-see
- Waldron Trail · trek · Coconino · ~33 km · Must-see
- Hermit Trail · trek · Coconino · ~35 km · Must-see
- Fan Island · viewpoint · Coconino · ~35 km · Must-see
- Havasu Falls · waterfall · Coconino · ~37 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Cactus Canyon
- Fossil Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~28 km · Must-see
- Grand Scenic Divide · viewpoint · Coconino · ~30 km · Must-see
- Topaz Canyon · viewpoint · Coconino · ~31 km · Must-see
- Geikie Peak · viewpoint · Coconino · ~31 km · Must-see
- Marsh Butte · viewpoint · Coconino · ~33 km · Must-see
- Scorpion Ridge · viewpoint · Coconino · ~33 km · Must-see
- Fan Island · viewpoint · Coconino · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mount Sinyella · viewpoint · Coconino · ~43 km · Must-see
- Bright Angel Trail · viewpoint · Coconino · ~44 km · Must-see
- Dragon Head · viewpoint · Coconino · ~44 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 Cactus Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Cactus 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 Cactus Canyon?
Nearby: Esplanade Route (trek, 22 km), Royal Arch Route (trek, 24 km), Pollux Temple (temple, 27 km), Fossil Mountain (viewpoint, 28 km), Vesta Temple (temple, 29 km), South Bass Trail (trek, 30 km).
Is Cactus Canyon worth visiting?
Cactus Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in Arizona on Spotwander.