New Mexico · Rock climbing · Jemez Springs

The Balance of Power

Near the top of Area 37's grade range, among 26 catalogued routes.

5.11d
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is The Balance of Power open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Jemez Ranger District. It doesn't name The Balance of Power, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Best time to visit The Balance of Power

Best months: May–June and 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.

  1. Jan

    36° / 9°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    38° / 12°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    44° / 20°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    52° / 25°

    8 wet

  5. May

    62° / 32°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 39°

    8 wet

  7. Jul

    74° / 45°

    15 wet

  8. Aug

    71° / 43°

    15 wet

  9. Sep

    66° / 35°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    57° / 26°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    45° / 17°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    36° / 9°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Los Alamos 13 W, NM, 2.9 mi away at 8,716 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 26 routes catalogued at Area 37, this climb sits near the upper end of the crag's range, which spans from 5.7 to 5.12c.

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Jemez Springs. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Santa Fe Climbing Center

Rock Climbing business nearby (~32 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Stone Age Climbing Gym

Rock Climbing business nearby (~49 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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