Middle Rock
Middle Rock in New Mexico has 8 routes with mixed, sport, and trad climbing.
- 8 routes
- 5.6 – 5.10c
- Trad · Sport · Mixed
Is Middle Rock open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Carson National Forest.
Current Prescribed Fire Activity and Plans
Agency alert covering Carson National Forest · USFS · Carson National Forest
Current Fire Restrictions and Related Prohibitions
Agency alert covering Carson National Forest · USFS · Carson National Forest
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Best time to visit Middle Rock
Best months: May–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
38° / 8°
Feb
41° / 12°
Mar
50° / 20°
Apr
59° / 26°
May
66° / 33°
Jun
79° / 43°
Jul
81° / 48°
Aug
78° / 47°
Sep
72° / 40°
Oct
62° / 29°
Nov
48° / 18°
Dec
38° / 10°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tres Piedras, NM, 0.9 mi away at 8,139 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Middle Rock is a climbing area in the Tres Piedras Ranger District of Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among several other climbing spots, including North Rock, South Rock and Tres Piedras, each about 0.1 mile away, so the area works well as a base for exploring multiple routes in one visit. The climbing here mixes trad and sport styles, with eight routes spread across the area. The YDS grades range from 5.6 to 5.10c, and the hardest is Bells in the Belfry, a 5.10c sport climb. Among the trad options are Zuzax at 5.6 and Cowboy Bob's Chickenhead Delight at 5.10. The Albuquerque Route is a mixed climb at 5.8+. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Tres Piedras put July highs around 81°F with lows near 48°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. Nearby, the Tres Piedras RD lake fishing is about 1.2 miles away, and the Tusas Loop hike is about 2.5 miles off.
Routes (8)
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