Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Cat Head Mesa
Cat Head Mesa is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Cat Head 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 Head 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 Head Mesa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.93424, -105.98944. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cat Head Mesa
- Carrizozo Malpais · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~23 km · Must-see
- Carrizo Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~45 km · Must-see
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~51 km · Must-see
- Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~60 km · Must-see
- Argentina peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~67 km · Must-see
- Trinity Site · sanctuary · Socorro · ~67 km · Must-see
- Bonito Lake · lake · Lincoln · ~73 km · Must-see
- Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument · sanctuary · Torrance · ~74 km · Must-see
- Lovelace Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~12 km
- Cat Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~20 km
- Little Black Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~22 km
- Chupadera Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~29 km
- Malpais-Valley of Fires Historical Marker · park · Lincoln · ~31 km
- Lone Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~32 km
- Lonnie Moon Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~34 km
- Brushy Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~35 km
- Castle Garden Mesa · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~36 km
- Blue Hill · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~36 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Cat Head Mesa
- Carrizozo Malpais · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~23 km · Must-see
- Carrizo Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~45 km · Must-see
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~51 km · Must-see
- Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~60 km · Must-see
- Argentina peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~67 km · Must-see
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~88 km · Must-see
- Ruidoso Lookout Tower · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~92 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~105 km · Must-see
- Manzano Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~105 km · Must-see
- Salinas Peak · viewpoint · Sierra · ~108 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 Head Mesa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Cat Head 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 Head Mesa?
Nearby: Carrizozo Malpais (viewpoint, 23 km), Carrizo Mountain (viewpoint, 45 km), North Oscura Peak (viewpoint, 51 km), Oscura Peak (viewpoint, 60 km), Argentina peak (viewpoint, 67 km), Trinity Site (sanctuary, 67 km).
Is Cat Head Mesa worth visiting?
Cat Head Mesa is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.