Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Bear Peak
Bear Peak is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Bear 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 Bear 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 Bear Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.92498, -107.27454. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Bear Peak
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~14 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~21 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~41 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~42 km · Must-see
- Apache Kid Wilderness · sanctuary · Socorro · ~43 km · Must-see
- Very Large Array · attraction · Socorro · ~45 km · Must-see
- San Miguel de Socorro · church · Socorro · ~48 km · Must-see
- San Miguel Catholic Church · church · Socorro · ~48 km · Must-see
- Fort Craig · fort · Socorro · ~50 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~56 km · Must-see
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~58 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~66 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~72 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~74 km · Must-see
- Italian Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~14 km
- Timber Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~15 km
- Cerro Pelon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~17 km
- Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area · sanctuary · Socorro · ~18 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Bear Peak
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~14 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~21 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~41 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~42 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~56 km · Must-see
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~58 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~66 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~72 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~74 km · Must-see
- McRae Canyon · viewpoint · Sierra · ~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 Bear Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Bear 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 Bear Peak?
Nearby: South Baldy (viewpoint, 14 km), South Canyon Trail (viewpoint, 21 km), West Blue Mountain (viewpoint, 41 km), Eaton Canyon (viewpoint, 42 km), Apache Kid Wilderness (sanctuary, 43 km), Very Large Array (attraction, 45 km).
Is Bear Peak worth visiting?
Bear Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.