Notable viewpoint · Catron, New Mexico
Buzzard Peak
Buzzard Peak is a viewpoint in Catron, New Mexico.
Buzzard 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 Buzzard 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 Buzzard Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.68200, -108.56978. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Buzzard Peak
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~1 km · Must-see
- Snow Lake Dam · lake · Catron · ~38 km · Must-see
- Bear Canyon Spring · viewpoint · Catron · ~39 km · Must-see
- Grand Enchantment Trail · trek · Catron · ~46 km · Must-see
- Gila National Forest · sanctuary · Catron · ~50 km · Must-see
- Blue Range Wilderness · sanctuary · Catron · ~50 km · Must-see
- Whitewater Baldy · viewpoint · Catron · ~50 km · Must-see
- Grouse Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~52 km · Must-see
- Indian Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~53 km · Must-see
- Center Baldy · viewpoint · Catron · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mogollon Baldy Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~57 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~58 km · Must-see
- Apache National Forest · sanctuary · Greenlee · ~61 km · Must-see
- Luna Lake · lake · Apache · ~63 km · Must-see
- Luna Lake · lake · Catron · ~63 km · Must-see
- Gila Wilderness · sanctuary · Catron · ~68 km · Must-see
- Escudilla Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~70 km · Must-see
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · sanctuary · Catron · ~73 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Buzzard Peak
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~1 km · Must-see
- Bear Canyon Spring · viewpoint · Catron · ~39 km · Must-see
- Whitewater Baldy · viewpoint · Catron · ~50 km · Must-see
- Grouse Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~52 km · Must-see
- Indian Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~53 km · Must-see
- Center Baldy · viewpoint · Catron · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mogollon Baldy Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~57 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~58 km · Must-see
- Escudilla Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~70 km · Must-see
- Alegres Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~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 Buzzard Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Buzzard 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 Buzzard Peak?
Nearby: Eagle Peak (viewpoint, 1 km), Snow Lake Dam (lake, 38 km), Bear Canyon Spring (viewpoint, 39 km), Grand Enchantment Trail (trek, 46 km), Gila National Forest (sanctuary, 50 km), Blue Range Wilderness (sanctuary, 50 km).
Is Buzzard Peak worth visiting?
Buzzard Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.