Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Bug Peak
Bug Peak is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Bug 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 Bug 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 Bug Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.73841, -106.35945. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Bug Peak
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~2 km · Must-see
- Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~13 km · Must-see
- Trinity Site · sanctuary · Socorro · ~16 km · Must-see
- Carrizozo Malpais · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~42 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~58 km · Must-see
- Salinas Peak · viewpoint · Sierra · ~64 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~65 km · Must-see
- Argentina peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~71 km · Must-see
- Carrizo Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~73 km · Must-see
- Flat Top · viewpoint · Socorro · ~15 km
- Jumbo · attraction · Socorro · ~16 km
- Lonnie Moon Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~18 km
- Chupadera Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~24 km
- Antelope Mound · viewpoint · Socorro · ~27 km
- Cerro Pardo · viewpoint · Socorro · ~31 km
- Little Burro · viewpoint · Socorro · ~32 km
- Wrye Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~33 km
- Mockingbird Mountains · viewpoint · Socorro · ~35 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Bug Peak
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~2 km · Must-see
- Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~13 km · Must-see
- Carrizozo Malpais · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~42 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~58 km · Must-see
- Salinas Peak · viewpoint · Sierra · ~64 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~65 km · Must-see
- Argentina peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~71 km · Must-see
- Carrizo Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~73 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~93 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~95 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 Bug Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Bug 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 Bug Peak?
Nearby: North Oscura Peak (viewpoint, 2 km), Oscura Peak (viewpoint, 13 km), Trinity Site (sanctuary, 16 km), Carrizozo Malpais (viewpoint, 42 km), Little San Pascual Mountain (viewpoint, 58 km), Salinas Peak (viewpoint, 64 km).
Is Bug Peak worth visiting?
Bug Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.