New Mexico · Rock climbing · Jemez Springs

Area 37

Area 37 in New Mexico has 26 climbing routes across 15 grades, offering sport and trad options.

26 routes
5.7 – 5.12c
Sport · Trad

Is Area 37 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Jemez Ranger District. It doesn't name Area 37, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Jemez Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Area 37

Best months: May–June and 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

    36° / 9°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    38° / 12°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    44° / 20°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    52° / 25°

    8 wet

  5. May

    62° / 32°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 39°

    8 wet

  7. Jul

    74° / 45°

    15 wet

  8. Aug

    71° / 43°

    15 wet

  9. Sep

    66° / 35°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    57° / 26°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    45° / 17°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    36° / 9°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Los Alamos 13 W, NM, 2.9 mi away at 8,716 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Area 37 is a climbing area in the Jemez Ranger District of Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among several other climbing areas, with Spaghetti Western Wall, Monster Wall and Upper East Fork (UEF) all about 0.3 miles away. The surrounding district and forest are also a base for hiking and camping, with Jemez Falls Campground about 4.9 miles off. The climbing here is sport climbing, with 25 sport routes and one trad route among the 26 routes listed. The grades run from 5.7 up to 5.12c, and the hardest of the named routes is Los Crozzlepusses at 5.12c, first ascended by Luke Laeser, Tom Ellis and Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler. Summer brings the most comfortable conditions, with typical July highs around 74°F and lows near 45°F at the nearby Los Alamos weather station, though July and August also see about 15 wet days a month. Winter is much colder, with typical January highs around 36°F and lows near 9°F.

Routes (26)

Fatigue5.10Frosted Mini WheatsFA: Scott Cherry and Chris Gill5.10aPapperoniFA: Walt Whetham5.10aThe InBetween5.10aBizarre RitualFA: Vaino Kodas and Scarlet Southern, 20065.10bInfection ProtectionFA: Laeser & Turmelle5.10dBranching OutFA: J. Halladay, G. Perkins, C. Perkins, J. Hundhausen '095.11aCyclic LoaderFA: Scott Cherry and Chris Gill5.11aBag of SandFA: Scott Cherry and Chris Gill5.11bReceiving HandshakeFA: Luke Laeser, Ted Geving, Trevor Turmelle5.11bLeprosyFA: Scott Cherry5.11b/cA Walk in the ParkFA: James Hunter, 20065.11cLos GastonesFA: Jason and Chelly Young, George Perkins5.11cCherry Pickin'FA: Scott Cherry5.11dErgoFA: Hagen Telg, Jason Halladay5.11dParadox of ChoiceFA: Jason Halladay5.11dThe Balance of PowerFA: James Hunter, 20075.11dBolting The MoltingFA: Hagen Telg and Jason Halladay5.12aKeardoFA: John Kear(?)5.12cLos CrozzlepussesFA: Luke Laeser, Tom Ellis, Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler5.12cMini WheatsFA: Scott Cherry and Chris Gill5.7A37 Crack Route5.8Rain DogsFA: Joe Cowan, Walt Whetham, Jason Halladay5.8Ritual RoofFA: Luke Laeser, Ted Geving5.8Sending Data5.9Stewed PruneFA: Scott Cherry and Chris Gill5.9-