Local favourite viewpoint · Socorro, New Mexico
Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone is a viewpoint in Socorro, New Mexico.
Devils Backbone: 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 Devils Backbone
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 Devils Backbone — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.84168, -107.19070. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Devils Backbone
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~21 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~24 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~29 km · Must-see
- Fort Craig · fort · Socorro · ~35 km · Must-see
- Apache Kid Wilderness · sanctuary · Socorro · ~38 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~38 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~42 km · Must-see
- San Miguel de Socorro · church · Socorro · ~46 km · Must-see
- San Miguel Catholic Church · church · Socorro · ~46 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~53 km · Must-see
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~57 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~57 km · Must-see
- Very Large Array · attraction · Socorro · ~59 km · Must-see
- Devils Backbone Wilderness Study Area · sanctuary · Socorro · ~3 km
- Indian Hills · viewpoint · Socorro · ~7 km
- Bern Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~9 km
- Horse Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~11 km
- Italian Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~13 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Devils Backbone
- South Baldy · viewpoint · Socorro · ~21 km · Must-see
- South Canyon Trail · viewpoint · Socorro · ~24 km · Must-see
- Eaton Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~29 km · Must-see
- West Blue Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~38 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~42 km · Must-see
- Fra Cristobal Mountain · viewpoint · Sierra · ~53 km · Must-see
- Spring Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~57 km · Must-see
- Jornada del Muerto Volcano · viewpoint · Socorro · ~57 km · Must-see
- Ladrón Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~83 km · Must-see
- McRae Canyon · viewpoint · Sierra · ~90 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 Devils Backbone yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What is the best time to visit Devils Backbone?
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 Devils Backbone?
Nearby: South Baldy (viewpoint, 21 km), South Canyon Trail (viewpoint, 24 km), Eaton Canyon (viewpoint, 29 km), Fort Craig (fort, 35 km), Apache Kid Wilderness (sanctuary, 38 km), West Blue Mountain (viewpoint, 38 km).