Notable viewpoint · Anchorage, Anchorage
Black Mesa
Black Mesa is a viewpoint in Anchorage, Anchorage.
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: 61.01733, -149.67997. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Mesa
- Beluga Point Site · fort · Anchorage · ~2 km · Must-see
- McHugh Peak · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~3 km · Must-see
- South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~7 km · Must-see
- Ptarmigan Peak · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~8 km · Must-see
- North Yuyanq’ Ch’ex · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~8 km · Must-see
- Flattop Mountain · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~10 km · Must-see
- O'Malley Peak · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~13 km · Must-see
- The Ramp · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~14 km · Must-see
- Alaska Anchorage Temple · church · Anchorage · ~16 km · Must-see
- Mount Williwaw · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~16 km · Must-see
- Alaska Zoo · sanctuary · Anchorage · ~17 km · Must-see
- Wolverine Peak via Basher · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~18 km · Must-see
- H2Oasis · park · Anchorage · ~19 km · Must-see
- Far North Bicentennial Park · park · Anchorage · ~20 km · Must-see
- Birds Eye Peak · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~21 km · Must-see
- Penguin Peak · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~22 km · Must-see
- Islamic Community Center of Anchorage · dargah · Anchorage · ~22 km · Must-see
- Alaska Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Anchorage · ~23 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Black Mesa
- McHugh Peak · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~3 km · Must-see
- South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~7 km · Must-see
- Ptarmigan Peak · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~8 km · Must-see
- North Yuyanq’ Ch’ex · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~8 km · Must-see
- Flattop Mountain · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~10 km · Must-see
- O'Malley Peak · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~13 km · Must-see
- The Ramp · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mount Williwaw · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~16 km · Must-see
- Wolverine Peak via Basher · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~18 km · Must-see
- Birds Eye Peak · viewpoint · Anchorage · ~21 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 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: Beluga Point Site (fort, 2 km), McHugh Peak (viewpoint, 3 km), South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex (viewpoint, 7 km), Ptarmigan Peak (viewpoint, 8 km), North Yuyanq’ Ch’ex (viewpoint, 8 km), Flattop Mountain (viewpoint, 10 km).
Is Black Mesa worth visiting?
Black Mesa is listed as a notable viewpoint in Anchorage on Spotwander.