New Mexico · Hiking

Pueblitos Road

0.4 mi
round trip
11 ft
climb
4,636 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Pueblitos Road is a short, easy out-and-back hike in New Mexico, about 0.4 miles from the community of Pueblito. The route is just under a mile long, with a total elevation gain of about 11 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done quickly or paired with time in town. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Socorro weather station show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 73°F, while July and August average highs near 91°F with more wet days. Several other trails sit within a few miles, including the Socorro Valley Bosque Trail about 1.6 miles away and the Socorro Nature Area Trail A and Trail B at roughly 2.6 and 2.8 miles. Climbers can find the Corner Block area about 10 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Pueblitos Road

    Best months: March–May and September–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

      52° / 23°

      3 wet

    2. Feb

      59° / 28°

      3 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 34°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 41°

      2 wet

    5. May

      83° / 49°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      91° / 57°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 63°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 61°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 53°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      73° / 41°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 31°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      50° / 24°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Socorro, NM, 4.2 mi away at 4,593 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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