New Mexico · Rock climbing · Sandia Park

Right

Right in New Mexico has 6 sport climbing routes across 5 difficulty grades.

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6 routes

5.8 – 5.10a

Sport

Is Right open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sandia Ranger District. It doesn't name Right, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 91 Casa Loma Road
Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-14 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District
Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 69 Casa Loma Road
Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-13 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District
Area Closure for Sandia Crest “Switchback” Hazard Tree and Fuel Reduction Project
Agency closure covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-05-26-02 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District
Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Stage 1 Fire Restriction Lifted
Agency alert covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-00-26-20 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District
Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order 03-03-00-26-05
Agency alert covering Sandia Ranger District · Order 03-03-00-26-05 · USFS · Sandia Ranger District

As of Oct 25, 7:45 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Sandia Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Right

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.

Jan
44° / 19°
Feb
48° / 22°
Mar
55° / 26°
Apr
63° / 34°
May
73° / 41°
Jun
83° / 49°
Jul
83° / 53°
Aug
80° / 52°
Sep
77° / 46°
Oct
65° / 36°
Nov
54° / 24°
Dec
43° / 18°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sandia Park, NM, 3.9 mi away at 7,030 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Right is a sport climbing area in New Mexico's Cibola National Forest, within the Sandia Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land, and the area sits among several other climbing spots and trails, with The Terrace, Center and The Temple all within a short distance. The climbing here is sport, and the grade range runs from about 5.8 to 5.10+. Six routes are listed, including Right 1 at 5.8 and Right 2 at 5.8-. Up and Atom and Yuka Mountain are both 5.10a, and Power to Burn is 5.10+. Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons to climb. Typical averages from the nearby Sandia Park weather station run to highs around 73°F and 77°F in May and September, with winter highs in the low 40s. Nearby, The Terrace and Center are climbing areas about 0.1 mile away, and the Sandia Cave Trail (72) is a hike just as close. Palo Duro Canyon Trail is about 0.4 mile off.