Notable viewpoint · Union, New Mexico
The Hogback
The Hogback is a viewpoint in Union, New Mexico.
The Hogback: 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 The Hogback
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 The Hogback — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.47697, -103.63857. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Hogback
- Kiowa National Grassland · sanctuary · Union · ~23 km · Must-see
- Sierra Grande · viewpoint · Union · ~41 km · Must-see
- Union County Courthouse Historic Site · attraction · Union · ~51 km · Must-see
- Capulin Volcano National Monument · sanctuary · Union · ~56 km · Must-see
- Laughlin Peak · viewpoint · Colfax · ~64 km · Must-see
- Raton-Clayton volcanic field · viewpoint · Colfax · ~74 km · Must-see
- Folsom State Monument · fort · Colfax · ~74 km · Must-see
- Tripod Mountain · viewpoint · Union · ~3 km
- Horseshoe Mountain · viewpoint · Union · ~7 km
- Chavez Mountain · viewpoint · Union · ~8 km
- Snyder Lake Dam · lake · Union · ~8 km
- Mount Clayton · viewpoint · Union · ~9 km
- Kilburn Hills · viewpoint · Union · ~10 km
- Cinder Mountain · viewpoint · Union · ~10 km
- Sand Mesa · viewpoint · Union · ~20 km
- Mount Dora · viewpoint · Union · ~22 km
- Cow Mountain · viewpoint · Union · ~23 km
- Little Grande · viewpoint · Union · ~30 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Hogback
- Sierra Grande · viewpoint · Union · ~41 km · Must-see
- Laughlin Peak · viewpoint · Colfax · ~64 km · Must-see
- Raton-Clayton volcanic field · viewpoint · Colfax · ~74 km · Must-see
- Mesa de Maya · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~88 km · Must-see
- Black Mesa · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~90 km · Must-see
- Aguaje Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~105 km · Must-see
- Fishers Peak · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~126 km · Must-see
- West Pawnee Trail Canyon · viewpoint · Baca · ~129 km · Must-see
- Penitente Canyon · viewpoint · Las Animas · ~139 km · Must-see
- Kit Carson Mesa · viewpoint · Colfax · ~145 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 The Hogback yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Hogback?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Hogback?
Nearby: Kiowa National Grassland (sanctuary, 23 km), Sierra Grande (viewpoint, 41 km), Union County Courthouse Historic Site (attraction, 51 km), Capulin Volcano National Monument (sanctuary, 56 km), Laughlin Peak (viewpoint, 64 km), Raton-Clayton volcanic field (viewpoint, 74 km).
Is The Hogback worth visiting?
The Hogback is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.