Notable viewpoint · Coconino, Arizona
James Canyon
James Canyon is a viewpoint in Coconino, Arizona.
James 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 James 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 James Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 35.04568, -111.69193. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near James Canyon
- East Pocket Knob · viewpoint · Coconino · ~13 km · Must-see
- The Arboretum at Flagstaff · sanctuary · Coconino · ~17 km · Must-see
- Odell Lake · lake · Coconino · ~17 km · Must-see
- Our Lady of Guadaloupe Church · church · Coconino · ~21 km · Must-see
- Flagstaff Christian Fellowship · church · Coconino · ~21 km · Must-see
- Wilson Mountain Spur D · viewpoint · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Yavapai · ~22 km · Must-see
- Lowell Observatory · attraction · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Oak Creek Vista · viewpoint · Coconino · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mormon Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~23 km · Must-see
- Coconino National Forest · sanctuary · Coconino · ~24 km · Must-see
- Capitol Butte · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~26 km · Must-see
- Museum of Northern Arizona · museum · Coconino · ~26 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~27 km · Must-see
- Elden Spring · viewpoint · Coconino · ~27 km · Must-see
- Walnut Canyon National Monument · sanctuary · Coconino · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mormon Lake · lake · Coconino · ~30 km · Must-see
- Palatki Heritage Site · fort · Yavapai · ~30 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near James Canyon
- East Pocket Knob · viewpoint · Coconino · ~13 km · Must-see
- Wilson Mountain Spur D · viewpoint · Coconino · ~22 km · Must-see
- Oak Creek Vista · viewpoint · Coconino · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mormon Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~23 km · Must-see
- Capitol Butte · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~26 km · Must-see
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~27 km · Must-see
- Elden Spring · viewpoint · Coconino · ~27 km · Must-see
- Wing Mountain · viewpoint · Coconino · ~33 km · Must-see
- Courthouse Butte · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~35 km · Must-see
- Bell Rock · viewpoint · Yavapai · ~35 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 James Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit James 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 James Canyon?
Nearby: East Pocket Knob (viewpoint, 13 km), The Arboretum at Flagstaff (sanctuary, 17 km), Odell Lake (lake, 17 km), Our Lady of Guadaloupe Church (church, 21 km), Flagstaff Christian Fellowship (church, 21 km), Wilson Mountain Spur D (viewpoint, 22 km).
Is James Canyon worth visiting?
James Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in Arizona on Spotwander.