Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Granite Mountain
Granite Mountain is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Granite 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 Granite 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 Granite Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.14756, -107.21892. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Granite Mountain
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~22 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~24 km · Must-see
- San Miguel Catholic Church · church · Socorro · ~39 km · Must-see
- San Miguel de Socorro · church · Socorro · ~39 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~43 km · Must-see
- Very Large Array · attraction · Socorro · ~47 km · Must-see
- Cibola National Forest · sanctuary · Socorro · ~48 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~71 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~72 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~72 km · Must-see
- Apache Kid Wilderness · sanctuary · Socorro · ~74 km · Must-see
- Hilton House · attraction · Socorro · ~4 km
- Evett's Cafe · fort · Socorro · ~5 km
- Baxter Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~7 km
- Waldo Tunnel · fort · Socorro · ~8 km
- Graphic Waldo · fort · Socorro · ~8 km
- Waldo Shaft · fort · Socorro · ~8 km
- North Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~8 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Granite Mountain
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~22 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~24 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~43 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~71 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~72 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~72 km · Must-see
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~88 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~94 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~95 km · Must-see
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~96 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 Granite Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Granite 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 Granite Mountain?
Nearby: South Baldy (viewpoint, 22 km), South Canyon Trail (viewpoint, 24 km), San Miguel Catholic Church (church, 39 km), San Miguel de Socorro (church, 39 km), Ladrón Peak (viewpoint, 43 km), Very Large Array (attraction, 47 km).
Is Granite Mountain worth visiting?
Granite Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.