New Mexico · Rock climbing · Jemez Springs

Leprosy

Mid-range climb among 10 routes at this closed New Mexico crag.

5.12-
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Leprosy open right now?

Closure in the area

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

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, 0.9 mi away at 6,262 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 10 routes catalogued at the now-closed Jemez Cave, this climb sits in the middle of the grade range that spans 5.11c to 5.13c at the crag.

Photo of the crag

Jemez Cave (a.k.a. Crystal Cave) - CLOSED — the crag this route is on
Jemez Cave (a.k.a. Crystal Cave) - CLOSED, New Mexico — this photo shows the crag, not this individual route.Photo: RuggyBearLA, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)

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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 (~40 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Stone Age Climbing Gym

Rock Climbing business nearby (~48 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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