Notable viewpoint · Union, New Mexico
Malpie Mountain
Malpie Mountain is a viewpoint in Union, New Mexico.
Malpie Mountain: 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 Malpie Mountain
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 Malpie Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.60725, -103.96358. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Malpie Mountain
- Sierra Grande · viewpoint · Union · ~17 km · Must-see
- Capulin Volcano National Monument · sanctuary · Union · ~24 km · Must-see
- Laughlin Peak · viewpoint · Colfax · ~25 km · Must-see
- Folsom State Monument · fort · Colfax · ~40 km · Must-see
- Raton-Clayton volcanic field · viewpoint · Colfax · ~40 km · Must-see
- Kiowa National Grassland · sanctuary · Union · ~49 km · Must-see
- Lake Maloya · lake · Las Animas · ~70 km · Must-see
- Lake Maloya · lake · Colfax · ~70 km · Must-see
- Lonesome Mountain · viewpoint · Union · ~9 km
- Barela Mountain · viewpoint · Union · ~10 km
- Palo Blanco Mountain · viewpoint · Colfax · ~14 km
- Sierra Grande Historical Marker · park · Union · ~17 km
- Kiowa Mesa · viewpoint · Colfax · ~17 km
- Melon Mesa · viewpoint · Colfax · ~18 km
- Goodnight-Loving Trail Historical Marker · sanctuary · Union · ~19 km
- Lower Garret Dam · lake · Union · ~21 km
- Hogeye Mesa · viewpoint · Colfax · ~22 km
- Cow Mountain · viewpoint · Union · ~22 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Malpie Mountain
- Sierra Grande · viewpoint · Union · ~17 km · Must-see
- Laughlin Peak · viewpoint · Colfax · ~25 km · Must-see
- Raton-Clayton volcanic field · viewpoint · Colfax · ~40 km · Must-see
- Mesa de Maya · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~86 km · Must-see
- Fishers Peak · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~88 km · Must-see
- Aguaje Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~90 km · Must-see
- Black Mesa · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~95 km · Must-see
- Penitente Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~99 km · Must-see
- Kit Carson Mesa · viewpoint · Colfax · ~114 km · Must-see
- Tooth of Time · viewpoint · Colfax · ~119 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 Malpie Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Malpie Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Malpie Mountain?
Nearby: Sierra Grande (viewpoint, 17 km), Capulin Volcano National Monument (sanctuary, 24 km), Laughlin Peak (viewpoint, 25 km), Folsom State Monument (fort, 40 km), Raton-Clayton volcanic field (viewpoint, 40 km), Kiowa National Grassland (sanctuary, 49 km).
Is Malpie Mountain worth visiting?
Malpie Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.