New Mexico · Rock climbing · Jemez Springs

Battleship Direct

Entry-level route at Battleship Rock in the Jemez Mountains.

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Is Battleship Direct open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Jemez Ranger District. It doesn't name Battleship Direct, 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 Battleship Direct

Best months: April–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

    48° / 19°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    52° / 22°

    4 wet

  3. Mar

    60° / 28°

    4 wet

  4. Apr

    67° / 33°

    3 wet

  5. May

    76° / 41°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 50°

    4 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 55°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 54°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    80° / 47°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    70° / 36°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    56° / 26°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    47° / 19°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jemez Springs, NM, 4.2 mi away at 6,262 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of five routes catalogued at Battleship Rock in the Jemez Mountains, this climb sits at the lower end of the grade range found across the sector.

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Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Jemez Springs. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Santa Fe Climbing Center

Rock Climbing business nearby (~39 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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