New Mexico · Rock climbing · Jemez Springs

Upper Deck

Upper Deck is a New Mexico climbing area with 9 routes across 7 grades.

9 routes
V0+ – V8-9
Bouldering

Is Upper Deck open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Jemez Ranger District. It doesn't name Upper Deck, 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 Upper Deck

Best months: April–May and September–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

    48° / 19°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    52° / 22°

    4 wet

  3. Mar

    60° / 28°

    4 wet

  4. Apr

    67° / 33°

    3 wet

  5. May

    76° / 41°

    3 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 50°

    4 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 55°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 54°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    80° / 47°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    70° / 36°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    56° / 26°

    4 wet

  12. Dec

    47° / 19°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jemez Springs, NM, 6.3 mi away at 6,262 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Upper Deck is a rock climbing area in the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest in northern New Mexico, on land managed by the Forest Service. It sits in a cluster of climbing spots, close enough to neighboring areas that a day here can easily take in more than one. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to climb. Typical averages from the nearby Jemez Springs weather station run about 76°F for highs and 41°F for lows in May, and 80°F and 47°F in September. July and August bring the most wet days, about nine a month. The Wave is just 0.1 mile away and NASCAR Boulder is 0.2 mile off. Paliza campground is about 1.5 miles away for an overnight stay, and the Bench Trail lies about 4 miles away for anyone wanting a hike.

Routes (9)

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