Cimarroncito
Compact New Mexico crag with accessible climbing in a scenic high-country setting.
Best time to visit Cimarroncito
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.
Jan
39° / 5°
7 wet
Feb
42° / 10°
7 wet
Mar
49° / 18°
8 wet
Apr
56° / 24°
8 wet
May
66° / 32°
7 wet
Jun
77° / 38°
9 wet
Jul
79° / 44°
15 wet
Aug
77° / 43°
15 wet
Sep
72° / 35°
9 wet
Oct
62° / 25°
6 wet
Nov
49° / 15°
6 wet
Dec
39° / 6°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Eagle Nest, NM, 11.7 mi away at 8,280 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Cimarroncito is a compact New Mexico climbing area offering accessible rock climbing in a scenic high-country setting. The crag provides a mix of shorter routes suitable for climbers developing their skills, with the kind of intimate, focused climbing experience that characterizes many northern New Mexico crags. It's an ideal destination for climbers seeking quality rock without the crowds of larger areas.
Routes
No routes catalogued here yet
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