New Mexico · Rock climbing · Maxwell

New Mexico, other Northern Areas

Diverse northern New Mexico climbing with varied rock types and route styles.

Best time to visit New Mexico, other Northern Areas

Best months: May–June 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

    47° / 12°

    2 wet · 2 snow

  2. Feb

    51° / 14°

    2 wet · 2 snow

  3. Mar

    59° / 21°

    3 wet · 1 snow

  4. Apr

    65° / 29°

    4 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    74° / 38°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    83° / 47°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    86° / 52°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 51°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 44°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    68° / 31°

    3 wet

  11. Nov

    56° / 20°

    2 wet · 1 snow

  12. Dec

    46° / 12°

    2 wet · 2 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Maxwell 3 Nw, NM, 1.3 mi away at 6,017 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

New Mexico's northern climbing areas offer diverse rock formations and settings across the state's varied terrain. These crags provide climbing opportunities ranging from sport to traditional routes, with rock quality and character varying by specific location. Northern New Mexico climbing suits climbers seeking less-crowded alternatives to more established southwestern destinations.

Routes

No routes catalogued here yet

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