# Griffith Peak, United States: what it is and when to go

> Griffith Peak is a mountain in Nevada United States (Las Vegas), at 3,369 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/griffith-peak/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Mountain in Nevada United States · Nature, Mountains
- **Where:** United States
- **Elevation:** 3,369 m
- **Best time:** July to September.
- **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 358 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 36.23244, -115.64604

## What it is and where

Griffith Peak is a mountain in Nevada United States (Las Vegas), at 3,369 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Las Vegas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/las-vegas/), where this site lists 35 more places to see, 38 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 36.23244, -115.64604; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 358 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.232444%2C-115.646036)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.232444%2C-115.646036)

It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) and [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/montana/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Griffith Peak is **July to September**, and the season is short because it sits at 3,369 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 9 h 47 |
| February | Better not | 10 h 40 |
| March | Better not | 11 h 43 |
| April | Better not | 12 h 56 |
| May | Better not | 13 h 55 |
| June | Possible | 14 h 27 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 14 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 23 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 03 |
| November | Better not | 10 h 02 |
| December | Better not | 9 h 33 |

In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nature | July to September | June and October |
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Griffith Peak has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Harris Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/harris-mountain/): Mountain in United States of America · 3.3 km
- [Mount Charleston](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/charleston-peak/): Mountain in the Spring Mountains in Clark County, Nevada, United States · 6.2 km
- [Mummy Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mummy-mountain/): Mountain in Nevada, United States of America · 7.5 km
- [Lee Canyon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/las-vegas-ski-and-snowboard-resort/): Ski resort in Nevada, United States · 8.5 km
- [McFarland Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mcfarland-peak/): Mountain in United States of America · 14 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Nature

- [Niagara Falls](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/niagara-falls-2/): three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- [Grand Canyon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/grand-canyon-2/): steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
- [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- [Denali](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/monte-denali/): highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- [Mauna Kea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mauna-kea/): Hawaiian volcano

Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Griffith Peak?

It is a mountain in Nevada United States. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Griffith Peak?

July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,369 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33.

### How do you get to Griffith Peak?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 358 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.232444%2C-115.646036) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Harris Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/harris-mountain/), [Mount Charleston](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/charleston-peak/), [Mummy Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mummy-mountain/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/8220380665), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5608907), CC0. More about Griffith Peak on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffith_Peak). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

