New Mexico · Rock climbing · Mountainair

Manzano Mountains

Manzano Mountains in New Mexico has 2 sport climbing routes.

2 routes
5.10a/b – 5.10+
Sport

Is Manzano Mountains open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Cibola National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Cibola National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Manzano Mountains

Best months: April–May and August–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

    46° / 18°

    5 wet

  2. Feb

    51° / 23°

    4 wet

  3. Mar

    58° / 27°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    66° / 32°

    4 wet

  5. May

    76° / 41°

    5 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 50°

    6 wet

  7. Jul

    88° / 55°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    85° / 53°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 45°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    68° / 36°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    55° / 25°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    47° / 19°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mountainair 8nw, NM, 8.4 mi away at 6,672 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Manzano Mountains climbing area lies within the Manzano Mountain Wilderness, part of the Mountainair Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico. The Forest Service manages the land, and the wilderness boundary makes this a backcountry destination. The area has two sport climbing routes, both rated around 5.10a/b. NE Face is the easier of the two, and Baby Bump Belay Helmet is a 5.10+. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 68°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. Several hikes start within a couple of miles, including Trigo Canyon Trail (185) and Salas. For more climbing, Mighty Wall is about 4.6 miles away, and Fourth of July Campground is roughly 9.7 miles off.

Routes (2)

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NE Face5.10a/b