Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Black Mountain
Black Mountain is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Black 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 Black 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 Black Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.71673, -107.37837. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Mountain
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~11 km · Must-see
- Apache Kid Wilderness · sanctuary · Socorro · ~12 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~26 km · Must-see
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~29 km · Must-see
- Fort Craig · fort · Socorro · ~44 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~44 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~47 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~50 km · Must-see
- Very Large Array · attraction · Socorro · ~57 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~60 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~64 km · Must-see
- Elephant Butte Lake · lake · Sierra · ~71 km · Must-see
- San Miguel de Socorro · church · Socorro · ~74 km · Must-see
- San Miguel Catholic Church · church · Socorro · ~74 km · Must-see
- Cave Peaks · cave · Socorro · ~5 km
- Cold Spring Dam · lake · Socorro · ~5 km
- Horse Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~5 km
- Milligan Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~7 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Black Mountain
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~11 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~26 km · Must-see
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~29 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~44 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~47 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~50 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~60 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~64 km · Must-see
- McRae Canyon · viewpoint · Sierra · ~77 km · Must-see
- Cañon del Muerto · viewpoint · Sierra · ~79 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 Black Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Black 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 Black Mountain?
Nearby: West Blue Mountain (viewpoint, 11 km), Apache Kid Wilderness (sanctuary, 12 km), Eaton Canyon (viewpoint, 26 km), Spring Canyon (viewpoint, 29 km), Fort Craig (fort, 44 km), South Baldy (viewpoint, 44 km).
Is Black Mountain worth visiting?
Black Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.