Notable viewpoint · Sandoval, New Mexico
Picuda Peak
Picuda Peak is a viewpoint in Sandoval, New Mexico.
Picuda Peak: 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 Picuda Peak
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 Picuda Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 35.34847, -106.69805. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Picuda Peak
- Coronado State Monument · sanctuary · Sandoval · ~16 km · Must-see
- Jemez Canyon Dam · lake · Sandoval · ~18 km · Must-see
- KKOB-AM (Albuquerque) · attraction · Bernalillo · ~23 km · Must-see
- Petroglyph National Monument · sanctuary · Bernalillo · ~27 km · Must-see
- Vulcan Volcano · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~30 km · Must-see
- Rio Grande Nature Center State Park · park · Bernalillo · ~30 km · Must-see
- Cliff's Amusement Park · park · Bernalillo · ~31 km · Must-see
- Black Volcano · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~31 km · Must-see
- Saint Anthony Church · church · Bernalillo · ~31 km · Must-see
- J A Volcano · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~32 km · Must-see
- Albuquerque New Mexico Temple · church · Bernalillo · ~32 km · Must-see
- Los Tomases Chapel · church · Bernalillo · ~33 km · Must-see
- Paseo del Bosque Trail · trek · Bernalillo · ~35 km · Must-see
- ABQ BioPark: Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden · sanctuary · Bernalillo · ~35 km · Must-see
- New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science · museum · Bernalillo · ~35 km · Must-see
- The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History · church · Bernalillo · ~35 km · Must-see
- San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church · church · Bernalillo · ~35 km · Must-see
- New Mexico Habitats · park · Bernalillo · ~36 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Picuda Peak
- Vulcan Volcano · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~30 km · Must-see
- Black Volcano · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~31 km · Must-see
- J A Volcano · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mesa Prieta · viewpoint · Sandoval · ~44 km · Must-see
- La Mesita Blanca · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~45 km · Must-see
- Monte Largo · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~53 km · Must-see
- Sabino Canyon East Trail · viewpoint · Bernalillo · ~59 km · Must-see
- Cat Hills Volcanic Field · viewpoint · Valencia · ~73 km · Must-see
- Redondo Peak · viewpoint · Sandoval · ~74 km · Must-see
- Valles Caldera supervolcano · viewpoint · Sandoval · ~75 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Picuda Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Picuda Peak?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Picuda Peak?
Nearby: Coronado State Monument (sanctuary, 16 km), Jemez Canyon Dam (lake, 18 km), KKOB-AM (Albuquerque) (attraction, 23 km), Petroglyph National Monument (sanctuary, 27 km), Vulcan Volcano (viewpoint, 30 km), Rio Grande Nature Center State Park (park, 30 km).
Is Picuda Peak worth visiting?
Picuda Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.