The Way Up

Is The Way Up open right now?

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 Oct 25, 12:05 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Way Up

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

   47° / 18°

   4 wet · 3 snow

2. Feb

   50° / 21°

   4 wet · 2 snow

3. Mar

   57° / 26°

   4 wet · 1 snow

4. Apr

   64° / 31°

   4 wet · 1 snow

5. May

   73° / 39°

   4 wet

6. Jun

   84° / 48°

   6 wet

7. Jul

   85° / 54°

   12 wet

8. Aug

   83° / 52°

   12 wet

9. Sep

   78° / 45°

   7 wet

10. Oct

    67° / 34°

    5 wet

11. Nov

    55° / 25°

    4 wet · 1 snow

12. Dec

    47° / 18°

    4 wet · 2 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pecos Nm, NM, 10.6 mi away at 6,878 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.