New Mexico · Lake fishing · Red River · Near Arroyo Seco

Questa RD

May–Sep
best months

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Questa RD is a fishing spot in the Questa Ranger District of Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. It sits within the district's own boundaries, and the nearest town is Questa. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically June through September, when typical averages from a nearby weather station at Cerro run from highs around 80°F in June to about 83°F in July, with lows in the mid-40s. July and August bring the most wet days, about eight to nine a month, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. The area is close to several other outdoor options. Roadside Distraction, a climbing area, is about 0.4 miles away, and Goat Hill campground is about 2 miles off. Las Vistas de Questa Trail and Pinabete Peak Trail are both within about 3 miles.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Goat Hill

    Campground

    Campground · 2.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    El Monte Carlo

    Bar

    On your way back · 2 mi
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    Harwood Museum of Art

    Museum

    Museum · 21 mi from Arroyo Seco

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Questa RD

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 8°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 14°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 21°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 27°

      5 wet

    5. May

      70° / 35°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 44°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 49°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 48°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 41°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 30°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 19°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 9°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cerro, NM, 3 mi away at 7,650 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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