Notable viewpoint · Catron, New Mexico
Black Peak
Black Peak is a viewpoint in Catron, New Mexico.
Black 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 Black 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 Black Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.02783, -108.82479. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Peak
- Grand Enchantment Trail · trek · Catron · ~13 km · Must-see
- Escudilla Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~36 km · Must-see
- Luna Lake · lake · Apache · ~41 km · Must-see
- Hulsey Lake Dam · lake · Apache · ~41 km · Must-see
- Luna Lake · lake · Catron · ~41 km · Must-see
- Nelson Dam · lake · Apache · ~43 km · Must-see
- Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum · museum · Apache · ~55 km · Must-see
- Sitgreaves National Forest · sanctuary · Apache · ~55 km · Must-see
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~57 km · Must-see
- Becker Lake · lake · Apache · ~58 km · Must-see
- Zuni Salt Lake · lake · Catron · ~59 km · Must-see
- Blue Range Wilderness · sanctuary · Catron · ~67 km · Must-see
- Apache National Forest · sanctuary · Greenlee · ~69 km · Must-see
- Crescent Lake · lake · Apache · ~71 km · Must-see
- Tunnel Dam · lake · Apache · ~71 km · Must-see
- Big Lake · lake · Apache · ~72 km · Must-see
- Bunch Reservoir Dam · lake · Apache · ~72 km · Must-see
- Butler Canyon Trail Spring · viewpoint · Apache · ~72 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Black Peak
- Escudilla Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~36 km · Must-see
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~57 km · Must-see
- Butler Canyon Trail Spring · viewpoint · Apache · ~72 km · Must-see
- Alegres Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~75 km · Must-see
- Baldy Peak · viewpoint · Apache · ~87 km · Must-see
- Bear Canyon Spring · viewpoint · Catron · ~87 km · Must-see
- Mount Ord · viewpoint · Apache · ~91 km · Must-see
- Grouse Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~98 km · Must-see
- Whitewater Baldy · viewpoint · Catron · ~100 km · Must-see
- Indian Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~101 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Black Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Black 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 Black Peak?
Nearby: Grand Enchantment Trail (trek, 13 km), Escudilla Mountain (viewpoint, 36 km), Luna Lake (lake, 41 km), Hulsey Lake Dam (lake, 41 km), Luna Lake (lake, 41 km), Nelson Dam (lake, 43 km).
Is Black Peak worth visiting?
Black Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.