Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Cat Mesa
Cat Mesa is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Cat 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 Cat 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 Cat Mesa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.05423, -106.07944. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cat Mesa
- Carrizozo Malpais · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~41 km · Must-see
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~54 km · Must-see
- Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument · sanctuary · Torrance · ~55 km · Must-see
- Abo Ruins · fort · Torrance · ~65 km · Must-see
- Carrizo Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~65 km · Must-see
- Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~66 km · Must-see
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~69 km · Must-see
- Trinity Site · sanctuary · Socorro · ~70 km · Must-see
- Lovelace Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~12 km
- Brushy Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~19 km
- Cat Head Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~20 km
- White Lake · lake · Socorro · ~23 km
- Las Humanas · fort · Socorro · ~29 km
- Gran Quivira · fort · Socorro · ~29 km
- Chupadera Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~30 km
- Wrye Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~31 km
- North Canyon Tank · lake · Torrance · ~34 km
- Antelope Mound · viewpoint · Socorro · ~36 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Cat Mesa
- Carrizozo Malpais · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~41 km · Must-see
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~54 km · Must-see
- Carrizo Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~65 km · Must-see
- Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~66 km · Must-see
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~69 km · Must-see
- Argentina peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~86 km · Must-see
- Manzano Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~86 km · Must-see
- Gallo Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~91 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~101 km · Must-see
- Bosque Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~107 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 Cat Mesa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Cat 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 Cat Mesa?
Nearby: Carrizozo Malpais (viewpoint, 41 km), North Oscura Peak (viewpoint, 54 km), Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (sanctuary, 55 km), Abo Ruins (fort, 65 km), Carrizo Mountain (viewpoint, 65 km), Oscura Peak (viewpoint, 66 km).
Is Cat Mesa worth visiting?
Cat Mesa is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.