New Mexico · Hiking

Kelly Road

3.4 mi
round trip
860 ft
climb
7,445 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Kelly Road is a moderate out-and-back hike in northern New Mexico, about 0.3 miles from the town of Magdalena. The route is roughly 6.8 miles long, with an elevation gain of 860 feet, taking you from a low point of about 6,569 feet to a high of about 7,445 feet. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically May and September. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 75°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. Forest 354 Road lies about half a mile away, and the Grand Enchantment Trail is about 4 miles off. Hop Canyon and North Baldy Trail #8 are both within about 6 miles.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Kelly Road

    Best months: April–October. 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

      46° / 17°

      3 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      49° / 21°

      3 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      56° / 25°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      63° / 31°

      2 wet

    5. May

      72° / 40°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 49°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 56°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 54°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 46°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 34°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 23°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 16°

      3 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Augustine 2e, NM, 22.1 mi away at 7,000 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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