New Mexico · Hiking

Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico

5.3 mi
round trip
641 ft
climb
5,060 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Clear at last check

Weather is good · OpenWeather · checked 18 h ago

The Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico is an out-and-back hike of about 10.5 miles with a total elevation gain of about 640 feet, climbing from roughly 4,425 feet to about 5,060 feet. It crosses state trust land in New Mexico, managed by the State Land Board, and is a hard hike that reaches a high point of about 5,060 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Antelope Wells show highs around 77°F in April and 78°F in October, with lows in the mid-40s. Midsummer highs reach about 90°F, and July and August bring the most wet days. The Cdt route, another hike in New Mexico, lies about 7.7 miles away.

  • 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, 16.7 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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