Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Polvadera Mountain
Polvadera Mountain is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Polvadera 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 Polvadera 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 Polvadera Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.18202, -106.99614. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Polvadera Mountain
- San Miguel Catholic Church · church · Socorro · ~21 km · Must-see
- San Miguel de Socorro · church · Socorro · ~21 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~29 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~35 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~36 km · Must-see
- Cibola National Forest · sanctuary · Socorro · ~44 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~66 km · Must-see
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~71 km · Must-see
- Very Large Array · attraction · Socorro · ~73 km · Must-see
- Red Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~5 km
- Sagrada Familia de Lemitar Church · church · Socorro · ~11 km
- Strawberry Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~11 km
- Socorro Peak (West) · viewpoint · Socorro · ~16 km
- Woods Tunnel · fort · Socorro · ~16 km
- Loma Blanca · viewpoint · Socorro · ~17 km
- Dewey Lode Mine · fort · Socorro · ~18 km
- Rio Salado · river spot · Socorro · ~18 km
- New Mexico Bureau of Geology Mineral Museum · museum · Socorro · ~19 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Polvadera Mountain
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~29 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~35 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~36 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~66 km · Must-see
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~71 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~79 km · Must-see
- Manzano Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~85 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~89 km · Must-see
- Gallo Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~90 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~91 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 Polvadera Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Polvadera 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 Polvadera Mountain?
Nearby: San Miguel Catholic Church (church, 21 km), San Miguel de Socorro (church, 21 km), South Canyon Trail (viewpoint, 29 km), South Baldy (viewpoint, 35 km), Ladrón Peak (viewpoint, 36 km), Cibola National Forest (sanctuary, 44 km).
Is Polvadera Mountain worth visiting?
Polvadera Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.