Notable viewpoint · Sierra, New Mexico
Big Mountain
Big Mountain is a viewpoint in Sierra, New Mexico.
Big 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 Big 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 Big Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.11758, -106.74501. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Big Mountain
- Victorio Peak · viewpoint · Doña Ana · ~30 km · Must-see
- Jornada Lakes · lake · Sierra · ~33 km · Must-see
- Salinas Peak · viewpoint · Sierra · ~35 km · Must-see
- Engle Lake · lake · Sierra · ~36 km · Must-see
- Wetback Tank · lake · Sierra · ~40 km · Must-see
- Cañon del Muerto · viewpoint · Sierra · ~45 km · Must-see
- McRae Canyon · viewpoint · Sierra · ~50 km · Must-see
- Elephant Butte · viewpoint · Sierra · ~51 km · Must-see
- Elephant Butte Dam · lake · Sierra · ~52 km · Must-see
- Elephant Butte Lake · lake · Sierra · ~53 km · Must-see
- Point of Rocks · viewpoint · Sierra · ~53 km · Must-see
- KCHS-AM (Truth or Consequence) · attraction · Sierra · ~57 km · Must-see
- Geronimo Springs Museum · museum · Sierra · ~59 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~60 km · Must-see
- Barbee Draw · viewpoint · Doña Ana · ~60 km · Must-see
- Truth or Consequences Historical Marker · park · Sierra · ~63 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~64 km · Must-see
- Caballo Lake · lake · Sierra · ~70 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Big Mountain
- Victorio Peak · viewpoint · Doña Ana · ~30 km · Must-see
- Salinas Peak · viewpoint · Sierra · ~35 km · Must-see
- Cañon del Muerto · viewpoint · Sierra · ~45 km · Must-see
- McRae Canyon · viewpoint · Sierra · ~50 km · Must-see
- Elephant Butte · viewpoint · Sierra · ~51 km · Must-see
- Point of Rocks · viewpoint · Sierra · ~53 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~60 km · Must-see
- Barbee Draw · viewpoint · Doña Ana · ~60 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~64 km · Must-see
- San Diego Mountain · viewpoint · Doña Ana · ~77 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 Big Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Big 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 Big Mountain?
Nearby: Victorio Peak (viewpoint, 30 km), Jornada Lakes (lake, 33 km), Salinas Peak (viewpoint, 35 km), Engle Lake (lake, 36 km), Wetback Tank (lake, 40 km), Cañon del Muerto (viewpoint, 45 km).
Is Big Mountain worth visiting?
Big Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.