Chase Cow
Accessible New Mexico crag with varied climbing in high desert terrain.
Best time to visit Chase Cow
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.
Jan
48° / 18°
3 wet · 2 snow
Feb
50° / 19°
3 wet · 3 snow
Mar
58° / 26°
4 wet · 2 snow
Apr
65° / 32°
4 wet · 1 snow
May
73° / 40°
6 wet
Jun
82° / 49°
7 wet
Jul
84° / 53°
11 wet
Aug
82° / 52°
11 wet
Sep
77° / 45°
7 wet
Oct
68° / 34°
4 wet
Nov
56° / 24°
3 wet · 1 snow
Dec
48° / 17°
2 wet · 2 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cimarron 4 Sw, NM, 9 mi away at 6,540 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Chase Cow is a New Mexico climbing area offering accessible rock climbing in a scenic high desert setting. The crag features solid climbing opportunities suitable for a range of abilities, making it an approachable destination for climbers looking to develop skills in New Mexico's unique geological landscape.
Routes
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