Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Baxter Peak
Baxter Peak is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Baxter 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 Baxter 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 Baxter Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.09923, -107.20892. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Baxter Peak
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~15 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~17 km · Must-see
- San Miguel Catholic Church · church · Socorro · ~37 km · Must-see
- San Miguel de Socorro · church · Socorro · ~37 km · Must-see
- Very Large Array · attraction · Socorro · ~47 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~49 km · Must-see
- Cibola National Forest · sanctuary · Socorro · ~54 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~64 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~66 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~66 km · Must-see
- Apache Kid Wilderness · sanctuary · Socorro · ~68 km · Must-see
- Fort Craig · fort · Socorro · ~68 km · Must-see
- Waldo Tunnel · fort · Socorro · ~1 km
- Waldo Shaft · fort · Socorro · ~1 km
- Graphic Waldo · fort · Socorro · ~1 km
- Ida Hill Tunnel · fort · Socorro · ~1 km
- Greyhound Tunnel · fort · Socorro · ~1 km
- Mitchell Tunnel · fort · Socorro · ~1 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Baxter Peak
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~15 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~17 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~49 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~64 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~66 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~66 km · Must-see
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~82 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~88 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~88 km · Must-see
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~98 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 Baxter Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Baxter 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 Baxter Peak?
Nearby: South Baldy (viewpoint, 15 km), South Canyon Trail (viewpoint, 17 km), San Miguel Catholic Church (church, 37 km), San Miguel de Socorro (church, 37 km), Very Large Array (attraction, 47 km), Ladrón Peak (viewpoint, 49 km).
Is Baxter Peak worth visiting?
Baxter Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.