Notable viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Hells Mesa
Hells Mesa is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Hells 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 Hells 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 Hells Mesa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.30546, -107.28023. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hells Mesa
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~29 km · Must-see
- Cibola National Forest · sanctuary · Socorro · ~31 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~45 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~46 km · Must-see
- Very Large Array · attraction · Socorro · ~50 km · Must-see
- San Miguel Catholic Church · church · Socorro · ~56 km · Must-see
- San Miguel de Socorro · church · Socorro · ~56 km · Must-see
- Los Lunas Decalogue Stone · attraction · Valencia · ~74 km · Must-see
- Scott Mesa · viewpoint · Socorro · ~5 km
- Mesa Cencerro · viewpoint · Socorro · ~8 km
- Los Cerros Barril · viewpoint · Socorro · ~12 km
- Monument Hill · viewpoint · Socorro · ~15 km
- La Jara Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~15 km
- Yellow Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~17 km
- La Cruz Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~20 km
- Granite Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~23 km
- CDT - New Mexico Section · trek · Socorro · ~23 km
- Cerro Colorado · viewpoint · Socorro · ~25 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Hells Mesa
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~29 km · Must-see
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~45 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~46 km · Must-see
- Cat Hills Volcanic Field · viewpoint · Valencia · ~90 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~91 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~94 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~95 km · Must-see
- Dirty Point · viewpoint · Cibola · ~96 km · Must-see
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~96 km · Must-see
- Manzano Peak · viewpoint · Torrance · ~103 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 Hells Mesa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Hells 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 Hells Mesa?
Nearby: Ladrón Peak (viewpoint, 29 km), Cibola National Forest (sanctuary, 31 km), South Baldy (viewpoint, 45 km), South Canyon Trail (viewpoint, 46 km), Very Large Array (attraction, 50 km), San Miguel Catholic Church (church, 56 km).
Is Hells Mesa worth visiting?
Hells Mesa is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.