New Mexico · Rock climbing · Jemez Springs

Keardo

The hardest climb catalogued at Area 37.

5.12c
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Keardo open right now?

Closure in the area

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

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.

This route represents the upper limit of difficulty at Area 37, where 26 climbs have been catalogued across a range from 5.7 to 5.12c.

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 (~32 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Stone Age Climbing Gym

Rock Climbing business nearby (~49 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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