- Elevation, modelled
- 2,079 m
- Tallest summit within 22.4 miles
- Chicoma Mountain3,517 m · 21.7 mi
- Nearest byway
- El Camino Real7.8 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:25local time
- Coordinates
- 36.1643, -106.0475
Black Mesa is a cliff in New Mexico, at a modelled 2,079 m. Chicoma Mountain stands 3,517 m to the west-southwest, 22 miles off. The nearest named place is Vallito Peak, a peak 1.8 miles away. El Camino Real passes 7.8 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 22.4 miles of Black Mesa. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicoma Mountain | WSW 240° | 3,517 m | 21.7 mi |
| Polvadera Peak | WSW 250° | 3,419 m | 21.2 mi |
| Cerro Pelon | W 261° | 2,856 m | 19.7 mi |
| El Lagunito Palo Quemador | WSW 257° | 2,727 m | 20.5 mi |
| La Sotella | WSW 248° | 2,647 m | 14.2 mi |
| Valle Grande Peak | NNW 340° | 2,624 m | 19.8 mi |
| Clara Peak | SW 230° | 2,601 m | 14.0 mi |
| Los Cerros | SW 231° | 2,572 m | 15.2 mi |
- 7.8 mi off the El Camino RealNational
- 12.9 mi off the High Road to Taos
- 15.2 mi off the Puye Cliffs Scenic Byway
- 36.8 mi off the Historic Route 66National
Overlooks nearby
- U S Hill · 26 mi
- Vista Grande Overlook · 29 mi
- Vista Grande Overlook Observation Site · 29 mi
- Ski Santa Fe Overlook · 30 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Vallito Peak: 1.8 mi
- Black Mesa: 1.9 mi
- Cerrito de la Baca: 5.3 mi
- Cerrito de la Baca: 5.5 mi
- La Mesita: 5.8 mi
Artworks: 46
- Arroyo Falls: 8.3 mi
- Embudo Valley Ceramic Mural: 9.2 mi
- Gear Up Graduation Mural: 10.8 mi
- Students Against Gun Violence Mural: 10.9 mi
- Noland: 11.4 mi
Parks: 32
Historic sites: 31
- Posi Pueblo: 9.3 mi
- Ojo Caliente Historical Marker: 9.6 mi
- Espanola Valley Historic Marker: 10.6 mi
- Española Valley Historical Marker: 12.1 mi
- Veterens Memorial: 12.2 mi
Attractions: 12
- SJC: 4.8 mi
- Española: 12.0 mi
- Chimayo Trading Post Historic Site: 12.0 mi
- Bond House Historic Site: 12.1 mi
- Oratorio de San Buenaventura Historic Site: 13.0 mi
Museums: 10
- Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Center: 4.1 mi
- Classical Gas Museum: 6.2 mi
- Bond House Museum: 12.1 mi
- Georgia O'keefe museum and home: 15.4 mi
- Picuris Pueblo Museum Center: 19.0 mi
Springs: 10
- Pine Spring: 19.6 mi
- Rio Grande Spring: 20.7 mi
- Rock Spring: 22.8 mi
- Cienega Redonda Spring: 23.6 mi
- Elk Spring: 23.7 mi
Cliffs: 5
- La Mesita: 6.5 mi
- Barrancos Blancos: 8.4 mi
- Gates of Hell: 10.0 mi
- La Cuchilla de la Monjonera: 16.5 mi
- Comanche Rim: 20.4 mi
Nature reserves: 1
- New Mexico Wildlife Center: 13.5 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Northlake Picnic ground: 14.8 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Quartzite River Access: 15.8 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Buckman: 23.6 mi
Natural arches: 1
- Rendija Arch: 23.7 mi
Gardens: 1
- Memorial Rose Garden: 24.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:09 | 18:42 | 19:16 |
| June solstice | 05:48 | 19:47 | 20:25 |
| September equinox | 06:53 | 18:29 | 19:03 |
| December solstice | 07:12 | 16:14 | 16:54 |
Local time (America/Denver).
Day trips start here
Private beta · Free to join
Take the scenic way to Black Mesa.
Byway plans around your taste, verified places, real weather and opening hours — then opens every leg in Google Maps with one tap.