New Mexico · Rock climbing · Datil

Party Pogues

Mid-range climb among 18 routes at Pogue's Cave Area.

5.11
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is Party Pogues open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Magdalena Ranger District.

  • Magdalena Ranger District Bear Trap Campground Closure Order #03-03-03-26-01

    Agency alert covering Magdalena Ranger District · Order 03-03-03-26-01 · USFS · Magdalena Ranger District

As of · Source: USFS · Magdalena Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Party Pogues

Best months: April–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

    43° / 20°

    5 wet

  2. Feb

    47° / 23°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    56° / 27°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    64° / 33°

    3 wet

  5. May

    73° / 41°

    4 wet

  6. Jun

    83° / 50°

    5 wet

  7. Jul

    83° / 53°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 52°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    75° / 46°

    7 wet

  10. Oct

    64° / 37°

    5 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 27°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    43° / 20°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pietown 19ne, NM, 18 mi away at 7,961 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 18 routes catalogued at Pogue's Cave Area, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range that spans from 5.10b to 5.12a/b.