Notable viewpoint · Union, New Mexico
Twin Mountain
Twin Mountain is a viewpoint in Union, New Mexico.
Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.81558, -103.88691. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Twin Mountain
- Capulin Volcano National Monument · sanctuary · Union · ~11 km · Must-see
- Sierra Grande · viewpoint · Union · ~15 km · Must-see
- Folsom State Monument · fort · Colfax · ~22 km · Must-see
- Laughlin Peak · viewpoint · Colfax · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mesa de Maya · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lake Maloya · lake · Las Animas · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lake Maloya · lake · Colfax · ~59 km · Must-see
- Aguaje Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~60 km · Must-see
- Raton-Clayton volcanic field · viewpoint · Colfax · ~64 km · Must-see
- Raton Mesa · sanctuary · Las Animas · ~65 km · Must-see
- Black Mesa · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~71 km · Must-see
- Kiowa National Grassland · sanctuary · Union · ~72 km · Must-see
- Fishers Peak State Park · sanctuary · Las Animas · ~74 km · Must-see
- Purvine Mesa · viewpoint · Union · ~3 km
- Purvine Hills · viewpoint · Union · ~4 km
- Folsom Hotel · museum · Union · ~5 km
- Baby Capulin · viewpoint · Union · ~5 km
- Mud Hill · viewpoint · Union · ~8 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Twin Mountain
- Sierra Grande · viewpoint · Union · ~15 km · Must-see
- Laughlin Peak · viewpoint · Colfax · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mesa de Maya · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~59 km · Must-see
- Aguaje Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~60 km · Must-see
- Raton-Clayton volcanic field · viewpoint · Colfax · ~64 km · Must-see
- Black Mesa · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~71 km · Must-see
- Fishers Peak · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~75 km · Must-see
- Penitente Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~94 km · Must-see
- Kit Carson Mesa · viewpoint · Colfax · ~133 km · Must-see
- Tooth of Time · viewpoint · Colfax · ~135 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 Twin Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Twin 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 Twin Mountain?
Nearby: Capulin Volcano National Monument (sanctuary, 11 km), Sierra Grande (viewpoint, 15 km), Folsom State Monument (fort, 22 km), Laughlin Peak (viewpoint, 43 km), Mesa de Maya (viewpoint, 59 km), Lake Maloya (lake, 59 km).
Is Twin Mountain worth visiting?
Twin Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.