Notable viewpoint · Sierra, New Mexico
Apache Peak
Apache Peak is a viewpoint in Sierra, New Mexico.
Apache 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 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 Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.03702, -107.70837. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Apache Peak
- McKnight Mountain · viewpoint · Grant · ~17 km · Must-see
- Mud Spring · lake · Sierra · ~22 km · Must-see
- Aldo Leopold Wilderness · sanctuary · Grant · ~24 km · Must-see
- Percha Diversion Dam · lake · Sierra · ~50 km · Must-see
- Truth or Consequences Historical Marker · park · Sierra · ~50 km · Must-see
- Caballo Lake · lake · Sierra · ~51 km · Must-see
- Caballo Dam · lake · Sierra · ~52 km · Must-see
- Geronimo Springs Museum · museum · Sierra · ~55 km · Must-see
- KCHS-AM (Truth or Consequence) · attraction · Sierra · ~57 km · Must-see
- Copperas Peak · viewpoint · Grant · ~58 km · Must-see
- Jug Canyon · viewpoint · Sierra · ~59 km · Must-see
- Elephant Butte Dam · lake · Sierra · ~62 km · Must-see
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · church · Grant · ~63 km · Must-see
- Elephant Butte · viewpoint · Sierra · ~63 km · Must-see
- McRae Canyon · viewpoint · Sierra · ~67 km · Must-see
- Elephant Butte Lake · lake · Sierra · ~67 km · Must-see
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · sanctuary · Catron · ~69 km · Must-see
- City of Rocks State Park · sanctuary · Grant · ~69 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Apache Peak
- McKnight Mountain · viewpoint · Grant · ~17 km · Must-see
- Copperas Peak · viewpoint · Grant · ~58 km · Must-see
- Jug Canyon · viewpoint · Sierra · ~59 km · Must-see
- Elephant Butte · viewpoint · Sierra · ~63 km · Must-see
- McRae Canyon · viewpoint · Sierra · ~67 km · Must-see
- Cañon del Muerto · viewpoint · Sierra · ~71 km · Must-see
- Cookes Range Wilderness Study Area · viewpoint · Luna · ~76 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~77 km · Must-see
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~78 km · Must-see
- Fryingpan Canyon · viewpoint · Luna · ~81 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 Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Apache 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 Peak?
Nearby: McKnight Mountain (viewpoint, 17 km), Mud Spring (lake, 22 km), Aldo Leopold Wilderness (sanctuary, 24 km), Percha Diversion Dam (lake, 50 km), Truth or Consequences Historical Marker (park, 50 km), Caballo Lake (lake, 51 km).
Is Apache Peak worth visiting?
Apache Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.