Local favourite viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Magdalena Mountains
Magdalena Mountains is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Magdalena Mountains: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Magdalena Mountains
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
How to reach Magdalena Mountains — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.01848, -107.16202. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Magdalena Mountains
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~5 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~6 km · Must-see
- San Miguel Catholic Church · church · Socorro · ~31 km · Must-see
- San Miguel de Socorro · church · Socorro · ~31 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~53 km · Must-see
- Very Large Array · attraction · Socorro · ~53 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~54 km · Must-see
- Fort Craig · fort · Socorro · ~56 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~58 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~59 km · Must-see
- Apache Kid Wilderness · sanctuary · Socorro · ~60 km · Must-see
- Cibola National Forest · sanctuary · Socorro · ~64 km · Must-see
- North Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~5 km
- Timber Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~5 km
- Buck Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~6 km
- South Juanita Shaft · fort · Socorro · ~10 km
- Little Loella · fort · Socorro · ~10 km
- South Juanita · fort · Socorro · ~10 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Magdalena Mountains
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~5 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~6 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~53 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~58 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~59 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~75 km · Must-see
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~76 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~77 km · Must-see
- North Oscura Peak · 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 Magdalena Mountains yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What is the best time to visit Magdalena Mountains?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Magdalena Mountains?
Nearby: South Baldy (viewpoint, 5 km), South Canyon Trail (viewpoint, 6 km), San Miguel Catholic Church (church, 31 km), San Miguel de Socorro (church, 31 km), Eaton Canyon (viewpoint, 53 km), Very Large Array (attraction, 53 km).