Notable viewpoint · Esmeralda, Nevada
Jackass Canyon
Jackass Canyon is a viewpoint in Esmeralda, Nevada.
Jackass 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 Jackass 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 Jackass Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.09104, -117.94370. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Jackass Canyon
- Waucoba Mountain · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~12 km · Must-see
- Addle Canyon · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~24 km · Must-see
- Eureka Valley · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~28 km · Must-see
- Tinemaha Reservoir · lake · Esmeralda · ~32 km · Must-see
- Deep Springs Valley · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~35 km · Must-see
- Big Pine · lake · Esmeralda · ~40 km · Must-see
- Methuselah · attraction · Inyo · ~47 km · Must-see
- Keynot Canyon · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~49 km · Must-see
- Owens Valley · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~49 km · Must-see
- Black Canyon · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~49 km · Must-see
- Eastern California Museum · museum · Esmeralda · ~50 km · Must-see
- Saline Valley · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~50 km · Must-see
- Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest · sanctuary · Inyo · ~50 km · Must-see
- Goodale Mountain · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~52 km · Must-see
- Cardinal Mountain · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~54 km · Must-see
- Split Mountain · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~54 km · Must-see
- Sawmill Pass · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~55 km · Must-see
- Manzanar National Historic Site · sanctuary · Esmeralda · ~56 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Jackass Canyon
- Waucoba Mountain · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~12 km · Must-see
- Addle Canyon · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~24 km · Must-see
- Eureka Valley · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~28 km · Must-see
- Deep Springs Valley · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~35 km · Must-see
- Keynot Canyon · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~49 km · Must-see
- Owens Valley · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~49 km · Must-see
- Black Canyon · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~49 km · Must-see
- Saline Valley · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~50 km · Must-see
- Goodale Mountain · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~52 km · Must-see
- Cardinal Mountain · viewpoint · Esmeralda · ~54 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 Jackass Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Jackass 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 Jackass Canyon?
Nearby: Waucoba Mountain (viewpoint, 12 km), Addle Canyon (viewpoint, 24 km), Eureka Valley (viewpoint, 28 km), Tinemaha Reservoir (lake, 32 km), Deep Springs Valley (viewpoint, 35 km), Big Pine (lake, 40 km).
Is Jackass Canyon worth visiting?
Jackass Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in Nevada on Spotwander.