Notable viewpoint · Colfax, New Mexico
Wilson Mesa
Wilson Mesa is a viewpoint in Colfax, New Mexico.
Wilson Mesa: 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 Wilson Mesa
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 Wilson Mesa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.85141, -104.17720. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Wilson Mesa
- Folsom State Monument · fort · Colfax · ~13 km · Must-see
- Capulin Volcano National Monument · sanctuary · Union · ~25 km · Must-see
- Lake Maloya · lake · Las Animas · ~29 km · Must-see
- Lake Maloya · lake · Colfax · ~29 km · Must-see
- Laughlin Peak · viewpoint · Colfax · ~31 km · Must-see
- Raton Mesa · sanctuary · Las Animas · ~35 km · Must-see
- Sierra Grande · viewpoint · Union · ~39 km · Must-see
- Fishers Peak State Park · sanctuary · Las Animas · ~44 km · Must-see
- Fishers Peak · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~47 km · Must-see
- Raton-Clayton volcanic field · viewpoint · Colfax · ~51 km · Must-see
- Temple Aaron · temple · Las Animas · ~57 km · Must-see
- First Christian Church · church · Las Animas · ~57 km · Must-see
- Trinidad History Museum · museum · Las Animas · ~57 km · Must-see
- First United Methodist Church · church · Las Animas · ~58 km · Must-see
- Zion's Lutheran Church · church · Las Animas · ~58 km · Must-see
- Trinidad Lake State Park · lake · Las Animas · ~59 km · Must-see
- Penitente Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~62 km · Must-see
- Aguaje Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~72 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Wilson Mesa
- Laughlin Peak · viewpoint · Colfax · ~31 km · Must-see
- Sierra Grande · viewpoint · Union · ~39 km · Must-see
- Fishers Peak · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~47 km · Must-see
- Raton-Clayton volcanic field · viewpoint · Colfax · ~51 km · Must-see
- Penitente Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~62 km · Must-see
- Aguaje Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~72 km · Must-see
- Mesa de Maya · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~83 km · Must-see
- Black Mesa · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~98 km · Must-see
- Tooth of Time · viewpoint · Colfax · ~108 km · Must-see
- Kit Carson Mesa · viewpoint · Colfax · ~109 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 Wilson Mesa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Wilson Mesa?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Wilson Mesa?
Nearby: Folsom State Monument (fort, 13 km), Capulin Volcano National Monument (sanctuary, 25 km), Lake Maloya (lake, 29 km), Lake Maloya (lake, 29 km), Laughlin Peak (viewpoint, 31 km), Raton Mesa (sanctuary, 35 km).
Is Wilson Mesa worth visiting?
Wilson Mesa is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.