Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Scott Mesa
Scott Mesa is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Scott Mesa: 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 Scott Mesa
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 Scott Mesa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.29367, -107.32198. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Scott Mesa
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~34 km · Must-see
- Cibola National Forest · sanctuary · Socorro · ~35 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~45 km · Must-see
- Very Large Array · attraction · Socorro · ~45 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~47 km · Must-see
- San Miguel Catholic Church · church · Socorro · ~59 km · Must-see
- San Miguel de Socorro · church · Socorro · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mesa Cencerro · viewpoint · Socorro · ~3 km
- Hells Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~5 km
- Los Cerros Barril · viewpoint · Socorro · ~10 km
- Monument Hill · viewpoint · Socorro · ~16 km
- La Jara Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~16 km
- La Cruz Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~18 km
- CDT - New Mexico Section · trek · Socorro · ~18 km
- Gallinas Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~20 km
- Yellow Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~21 km
- Indian Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~22 km
- Silver Hill · viewpoint · Socorro · ~23 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Scott Mesa
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~34 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~45 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~47 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~89 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~93 km · Must-see
- Cat Hills Volcanic Field · viewpoint · Valencia · ~94 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~96 km · Must-see
- Dirty Point · viewpoint · Cibola · ~98 km · Must-see
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~101 km · Must-see
- Alegres Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~102 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 Scott Mesa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Scott Mesa?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Scott Mesa?
Nearby: Ladrón Peak (viewpoint, 34 km), Cibola National Forest (sanctuary, 35 km), South Baldy (viewpoint, 45 km), Very Large Array (attraction, 45 km), South Canyon Trail (viewpoint, 47 km), San Miguel Catholic Church (church, 59 km).
Is Scott Mesa worth visiting?
Scott Mesa is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.