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New Mexico · Rock climbing · Montezuma
The Maze
Alpine line near the lower end of the grade range at Elevenses Crag.
- 5.7
- grade
- Alpine No Fixed
- style
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District.
Campground and Equestrian Area Closure for Field Tract and Jacks Creek
Agency alert covering Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District · Order 03-10-05-26-12 · USFS · Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
Temporary area, road, and trail closures for Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon post-fire impacts
Agency alert covering Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District · Order 03-10-05-26-05 · USFS · Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit The Maze
Best months: May–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° / 18°
5 wet · 5 snow
Feb
45° / 20°
5 wet · 5 snow
Mar
51° / 24°
6 wet · 5 snow
Apr
57° / 29°
6 wet · 3 snow
May
65° / 36°
6 wet · 1 snow
Jun
75° / 43°
7 wet
Jul
76° / 47°
12 wet
Aug
74° / 46°
12 wet
Sep
69° / 41°
7 wet
Oct
61° / 32°
5 wet · 1 snow
Nov
52° / 24°
4 wet · 3 snow
Dec
44° / 18°
4 wet · 4 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gascon, NM, 10.1 mi away at 8,250 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of eight routes catalogued at Porvenir Canyon's Elevenses Crag, this climb sits near the lower end of the grade span found across the sector. An alpine line with no fixed protection.
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