New Mexico · Hiking

Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico

1.7 mi
round trip
10 ft
climb
4,406 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
best months

The Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico is an easy out-and-back hike in southern New Mexico, about 11 miles from the community of Alamo Hueco. The route is short and low. The one-way climb is only about 10 feet, and the round trip covers roughly 3.3 miles from the lowest point at 4,390 feet to the highest at 4,406 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Antelope Wells weather station show April highs around 77°F and October highs around 78°F, with lows in the 40s. June and July run much hotter, with highs in the low 90s, while summer brings more frequent wet days. The route is a simple, low-effort outing. It works well as a short stop before or after exploring the wider area.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico

    Best months: March–May and October–November. 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

      58° / 27°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      63° / 30°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      70° / 35°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      77° / 41°

      1 wet

    5. May

      85° / 50°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      93° / 60°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 65°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 62°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      86° / 56°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      78° / 44°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 34°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      58° / 26°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Antelope Wells, NM, 17.8 mi away at 4,658 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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