New Mexico · Hiking

Quasimodo

7.2 mi
round trip
381 ft
climb
8,065 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Quasimodo is a hard hike in New Mexico, on land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It is an out-and-back route of about 7 miles, with a total elevation gain of 381 feet, starting at a low point of about 7,735 feet and reaching a high of about 8,065 feet. The nearest town is McGaffey, about 4 miles away. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for hikers and riders alike. It is open year-round, and the most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late spring into early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 77°F, with July and August bringing the most wet days. Several other hikes sit close by. Smokin Handlebar is just 0.1 mile away, Lost Lake Rim is under a mile off, and Broken Nose and Plush are both within about 2 miles. For an overnight stay, McGaffey Campground is roughly 3.7 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Quasimodo

    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

      44° / 12°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 15°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 22°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 27°

      4 wet

    5. May

      70° / 34°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 42°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 49°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 48°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 42°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 30°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 20°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 12°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mcgaffey 5 Se, NM, 8.7 mi away at 8,000 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.