Notable viewpoint · Catron, New Mexico
Patterson Peak
Patterson Peak is a viewpoint in Catron, New Mexico.
Patterson 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 Patterson 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 Patterson Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.72117, -107.73060. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Patterson Peak
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~26 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~34 km · Must-see
- Apache Kid Wilderness · sanctuary · Socorro · ~39 km · Must-see
- Very Large Array · attraction · Socorro · ~51 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~65 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~73 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~75 km · Must-see
- Rock Springs Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~2 km
- Hog Hill · viewpoint · Catron · ~9 km
- Lonesome Dam · lake · Catron · ~11 km
- Lost Mines Hill · viewpoint · Catron · ~12 km
- Bald Hill · viewpoint · Socorro · ~14 km
- Bear Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~14 km
- Alexander Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~18 km
- Welty Hill · viewpoint · Socorro · ~18 km
- Wahoo Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~19 km
- Oak Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~22 km
- Luera Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~22 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Patterson Peak
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~26 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~34 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~65 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~73 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~75 km · Must-see
- Alegres Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~81 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~81 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~81 km · Must-see
- McKnight Mountain · viewpoint · Grant · ~94 km · Must-see
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~98 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 Patterson Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Patterson 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 Patterson Peak?
Nearby: Spring Canyon (viewpoint, 26 km), West Blue Mountain (viewpoint, 34 km), Apache Kid Wilderness (sanctuary, 39 km), Very Large Array (attraction, 51 km), Eaton Canyon (viewpoint, 65 km), South Baldy (viewpoint, 73 km).
Is Patterson Peak worth visiting?
Patterson Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.