Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Yellow Mountain
Yellow Mountain is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Yellow 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 Yellow 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 Yellow Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.41867, -107.21587. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Yellow Mountain
- Cibola National Forest · sanctuary · Socorro · ~14 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~15 km · Must-see
- Los Lunas Decalogue Stone · attraction · Valencia · ~57 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~59 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~60 km · Must-see
- San Miguel Catholic Church · church · Socorro · ~62 km · Must-see
- San Miguel de Socorro · church · Socorro · ~62 km · Must-see
- Very Large Array · attraction · Socorro · ~66 km · Must-see
- Cat Hills Volcanic Field · viewpoint · Valencia · ~73 km · Must-see
- Monument Hill · viewpoint · Socorro · ~12 km
- La Jara Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~14 km
- Mesa Sarca · viewpoint · Socorro · ~16 km
- Hells Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~17 km
- Cerro Colorado · viewpoint · Socorro · ~17 km
- Los Cerros Barril · viewpoint · Socorro · ~18 km
- Mesa de la Cienaga · viewpoint · Socorro · ~18 km
- Monte Negro · viewpoint · Socorro · ~19 km
- Scott Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~21 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Yellow Mountain
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~15 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~59 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~60 km · Must-see
- Cat Hills Volcanic Field · viewpoint · Valencia · ~73 km · Must-see
- Dirty Point · viewpoint · Cibola · ~80 km · Must-see
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~87 km · Must-see
- Manzano Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~91 km · Must-see
- Gallo Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~94 km · Must-see
- Bosque Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~102 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~105 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 Yellow Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Yellow 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 Yellow Mountain?
Nearby: Cibola National Forest (sanctuary, 14 km), Ladrón Peak (viewpoint, 15 km), Los Lunas Decalogue Stone (attraction, 57 km), South Canyon Trail (viewpoint, 59 km), South Baldy (viewpoint, 60 km), San Miguel Catholic Church (church, 62 km).
Is Yellow Mountain worth visiting?
Yellow Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.