Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Black Mesa
Black Mesa is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Black 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 Black 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 Black Mesa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.22812, -106.61890. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Mesa
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~34 km · Must-see
- San Miguel Catholic Church · church · Socorro · ~39 km · Must-see
- San Miguel de Socorro · church · Socorro · ~39 km · Must-see
- Abo Ruins · fort · Torrance · ~42 km · Must-see
- Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument · sanctuary · Torrance · ~53 km · Must-see
- Manzano Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~54 km · Must-see
- Manzano Mountains State Park · sanctuary · Torrance · ~59 km · Must-see
- Gallo Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~60 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~61 km · Must-see
- Quarai Church · fort · Torrance · ~63 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~65 km · Must-see
- Manzano Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Torrance · ~66 km · Must-see
- Cibola National Forest · sanctuary · Socorro · ~67 km · Must-see
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~72 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~73 km · Must-see
- Red Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~8 km
- Brown Top · viewpoint · Socorro · ~10 km
- La Cebolla · viewpoint · Socorro · ~10 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Black Mesa
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~34 km · Must-see
- Manzano Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~54 km · Must-see
- Gallo Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~60 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~61 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~65 km · Must-see
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~72 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~73 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~76 km · Must-see
- Bosque Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~78 km · Must-see
- Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~86 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 Black Mesa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Black 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 Black Mesa?
Nearby: Abo Canyon (viewpoint, 34 km), San Miguel Catholic Church (church, 39 km), San Miguel de Socorro (church, 39 km), Abo Ruins (fort, 42 km), Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (sanctuary, 53 km), Manzano Peak (viewpoint, 54 km).
Is Black Mesa worth visiting?
Black Mesa is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.