Notable viewpoint · Lincoln, New Mexico
Jacks Peak
Jacks Peak is a viewpoint in Lincoln, New Mexico.
Jacks 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 Jacks 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 Jacks Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.92646, -105.62721. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Jacks Peak
- Carrizo Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~35 km · Must-see
- Carrizozo Malpais · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~48 km · Must-see
- Capitan Mountains Wilderness · sanctuary · Lincoln · ~58 km · Must-see
- Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area · fort · Lincoln · ~62 km · Must-see
- Bonito Lake · lake · Lincoln · ~67 km · Must-see
- Argentina peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~68 km · Must-see
- Jicarilla Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~8 km
- Ancho Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~11 km
- Monument Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~12 km
- Monte Alto · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~13 km
- R D Hill · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~16 km
- Blue Hill · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~18 km
- Pelon Hill · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~19 km
- ET Mesa · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~20 km
- Little Pelon Hill · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~22 km
- Tecolote Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~22 km
- Castle Garden Mesa · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~22 km
- Patos Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~26 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Jacks Peak
- Carrizo Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~35 km · Must-see
- Carrizozo Malpais · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~48 km · Must-see
- Argentina peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~68 km · Must-see
- Ruidoso Lookout Tower · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~83 km · Must-see
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~89 km · Must-see
- Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~95 km · Must-see
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~119 km · Must-see
- Manzano Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~132 km · Must-see
- Armijo Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~132 km · Must-see
- Gallo Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~136 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 Jacks Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Jacks 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 Jacks Peak?
Nearby: Carrizo Mountain (viewpoint, 35 km), Carrizozo Malpais (viewpoint, 48 km), Capitan Mountains Wilderness (sanctuary, 58 km), Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area (fort, 62 km), Bonito Lake (lake, 67 km), Argentina peak (viewpoint, 68 km).
Is Jacks Peak worth visiting?
Jacks Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.