Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Mockingbird Mountains
Mockingbird Mountains is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Mockingbird Mountains: 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 Mockingbird Mountains
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 Mockingbird Mountains — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.50146, -106.47140. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Mockingbird Mountains
- Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~23 km · Must-see
- Trinity Site · sanctuary · Socorro · ~24 km · Must-see
- Salinas Peak · viewpoint · Sierra · ~29 km · Must-see
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~37 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~46 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~54 km · Must-see
- Fort Craig · fort · Socorro · ~65 km · Must-see
- Carrizozo Malpais · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~66 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~73 km · Must-see
- Argentina peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~73 km · Must-see
- Little Burro · viewpoint · Socorro · ~3 km
- Capitol Peak · viewpoint · Sierra · ~14 km
- Red Hill · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~22 km
- Sheep Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~23 km
- Jumbo · attraction · Socorro · ~24 km
- Silver Top Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~25 km
- Middle Peak · viewpoint · Sierra · ~31 km
- White Mine Peak · viewpoint · Sierra · ~32 km
See everything within a day’s drive of Mockingbird Mountains
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mockingbird Mountains
- Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~23 km · Must-see
- Salinas Peak · viewpoint · Sierra · ~29 km · Must-see
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~37 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~46 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~54 km · Must-see
- Carrizozo Malpais · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~66 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~73 km · Must-see
- Argentina peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~73 km · Must-see
- Victorio Peak · viewpoint · Doña Ana · ~83 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~84 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 Mockingbird Mountains yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Mockingbird Mountains?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Mockingbird Mountains?
Nearby: Oscura Peak (viewpoint, 23 km), Trinity Site (sanctuary, 24 km), Salinas Peak (viewpoint, 29 km), North Oscura Peak (viewpoint, 37 km), Jornada del Muerto Volcano (viewpoint, 46 km), Little San Pascual Mountain (viewpoint, 54 km).
Is Mockingbird Mountains worth visiting?
Mockingbird Mountains is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.