Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Apache Kid Peak
Apache Kid Peak is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Apache Kid Peak: 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 Apache Kid Peak
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 Apache Kid Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.64118, -107.41476. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Apache Kid Peak
- Apache Kid Wilderness · sanctuary · Socorro · ~1 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~5 km · Must-see
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~20 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~27 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~44 km · Must-see
- Fort Craig · fort · Socorro · ~47 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~55 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~61 km · Must-see
- Elephant Butte Lake · lake · Sierra · ~63 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~65 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~65 km · Must-see
- Very Large Array · attraction · Socorro · ~65 km · Must-see
- McRae Canyon · viewpoint · Sierra · ~68 km · Must-see
- Cañon del Muerto · viewpoint · Sierra · ~71 km · Must-see
- Elephant Butte Dam · lake · Sierra · ~72 km · Must-see
- Elephant Butte · viewpoint · Sierra · ~72 km · Must-see
- KCHS-AM (Truth or Consequence) · attraction · Sierra · ~73 km · Must-see
- Geronimo Springs Museum · museum · Sierra · ~73 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Apache Kid Peak
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~5 km · Must-see
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~20 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~27 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~44 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~55 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~61 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~65 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~65 km · Must-see
- McRae Canyon · viewpoint · Sierra · ~68 km · Must-see
- Cañon del Muerto · viewpoint · Sierra · ~71 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 Apache Kid Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Apache Kid Peak?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Apache Kid Peak?
Nearby: Apache Kid Wilderness (sanctuary, 1 km), West Blue Mountain (viewpoint, 5 km), Spring Canyon (viewpoint, 20 km), Eaton Canyon (viewpoint, 27 km), Fra Cristobal Mountain (viewpoint, 44 km), Fort Craig (fort, 47 km).
Is Apache Kid Peak worth visiting?
Apache Kid Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.