Notable viewpoint · Catron, New Mexico
Slaughter Mesa
Slaughter Mesa is a viewpoint in Catron, New Mexico.
Slaughter 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 Slaughter 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 Slaughter Mesa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.06227, -108.43923. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Slaughter Mesa
- Alegres Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~31 km · Must-see
- Grand Enchantment Trail · trek · Catron · ~49 km · Must-see
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~56 km · Must-see
- Zuni Salt Lake · lake · Catron · ~66 km · Must-see
- Lightning Field · attraction · Catron · ~73 km · Must-see
- El Caso Lookout Tower · fort · Catron · ~9 km
- El Caso Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~10 km
- Gabaldon Lake · lake · Catron · ~11 km
- Quemado Lake · lake · Catron · ~12 km
- Quemado Dam · lake · Catron · ~12 km
- Mangas Mountain Lookout Complex · viewpoint · Catron · ~15 km
- Mangas Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~15 km
- Agua Fria Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~17 km
- Tub Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~18 km
- Castle Rock · viewpoint · Catron · ~18 km
- Escondido Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~19 km
- Bell Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~19 km
- The Hub · viewpoint · Catron · ~22 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Slaughter Mesa
- Alegres Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~31 km · Must-see
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~56 km · Must-see
- Escudilla Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~80 km · Must-see
- Bear Canyon Spring · viewpoint · Catron · ~94 km · Must-see
- Black Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~98 km · Must-see
- Whitewater Baldy · viewpoint · Catron · ~105 km · Must-see
- Grouse Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~107 km · Must-see
- Center Baldy · viewpoint · Catron · ~108 km · Must-see
- Indian Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~108 km · Must-see
- Mogollon Baldy Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~111 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 Slaughter Mesa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Slaughter 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 Slaughter Mesa?
Nearby: Alegres Mountain (viewpoint, 31 km), Grand Enchantment Trail (trek, 49 km), Eagle Peak (viewpoint, 56 km), Zuni Salt Lake (lake, 66 km), Lightning Field (attraction, 73 km), El Caso Lookout Tower (fort, 9 km).
Is Slaughter Mesa worth visiting?
Slaughter Mesa is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.