La Mesita
About
La Mesita is a summit in northern New Mexico, about 2.6 miles from San Ildefonso Pueblo, the nearest town. It is a named high point on the land around the pueblo. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Los Alamos weather station run to highs around 70°F in May and 74°F in September, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. The surrounding area has several hiking and climbing options. Otowi Peak Trail lies about 1.3 miles away and Diablo Canyon Trail about 1.6 miles away. The Sewer Crag climbing area sits roughly 2.5 miles off, and River Trail is about 3 miles away.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
6,546 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
La Mesita
New Mexico
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Los Alamos, NM weather station, 9.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan40° high21° low
- Feb45° high24° low
- Mar53° high30° low
- Apr61° high35° low
- May70° high44° low
- Jun81° high53° low
- Jul83° high57° low
- Aug80° high55° low
- Sep74° high49° low
- Oct63° high38° low
- Nov50° high28° low
- Dec40° high21° low
Nearby
- Otowi Peak TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Diablo Canyon TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Sewer Crag, TheRock climbing2.5 mi
- North/West sideRock climbing2.5 mi
- Overlook, TheRock climbing2.5 mi
- South/East sideRock climbing2.5 mi
- Blue Dot TrailHiking3 mi
- River TrailHiking3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
