New Mexico · Rock climbing · Cedro

Big Block

Big Block is a New Mexico climbing crag with 2 sport routes.

2 routes
5.9-
Sport

Is Big Block open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sandia Ranger District. It doesn't name Big Block, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

  • Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 91 Casa Loma Road

    Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-14 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 69 Casa Loma Road

    Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-13 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Area Closure for Sandia Crest “Switchback” Hazard Tree and Fuel Reduction Project

    Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-02 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Stage 1 Fire Restriction Lifted

    Agency alert covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-00-26-20 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

  • Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order 03-03-00-26-05

    Agency alert covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-00-26-05 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

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

Best time to visit Big Block

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

    44° / 19°

  2. Feb

    48° / 22°

  3. Mar

    55° / 26°

  4. Apr

    63° / 34°

  5. May

    73° / 41°

  6. Jun

    83° / 49°

  7. Jul

    83° / 53°

  8. Aug

    80° / 52°

  9. Sep

    77° / 46°

  10. Oct

    65° / 36°

  11. Nov

    54° / 24°

  12. Dec

    43° / 18°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sandia Park, NM, 12.4 mi away at 7,030 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Big Block is a small climbing area in the Sandia Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among several other climbing spots and trails, including the Block Wall and the Cedro Creek Nature Trail, all within a tenth of a mile. The area has two sport climbing routes, Big Block 1 and Big Block 2, both graded 5.9-. They are the only routes listed here, so the climbing is compact rather than sprawling. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the Sandia Park weather station, about 12 miles away, show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 77°F, while winter highs sit in the low to mid 40s. Cedro Peak Road and Otero Canyon are both within a mile. The Ranger Station Wall is about 3 miles off, and the Crystal Ship and Glass House is roughly 5 miles away.

Routes (2)

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