Santa Maria
Santa Maria in New Mexico has 6 climbing routes with 5 difficulty grades.
- 6 routes
- 5.6 – 5.10a
- Alpine
Is Santa Maria open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Sandia Ranger District. It doesn't name Santa Maria, 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 · Source: USFS · Sandia Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Santa Maria is a climbing area in the Sandia Mountain Wilderness, part of the Sandia Ranger District of Cibola National Forest in New Mexico. The Forest Service manages the land, and the area sits within designated wilderness, which makes it a compact, high-country destination for alpine-style routes. The climbing here is all alpine, with six routes spread across the area. Grades run from 5.6 to 5.10a, so the range is broad enough to suit climbers of different abilities. The routes include V-Berth at 5.6, Caonabo at 5.8 and Juan de la Cosa at 5.10a, and they were all first ascended between July and September 2012. Several other climbing areas and trails lie within a short distance. Clandestine Wall is about 0.1 mile away, and Chimney Canyon and Muralla Grande are each about 0.2 mile off. Hikers can also reach the North Crest Trail, roughly 0.2 mile from the area.
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