How to drive the unpaved Forest Road 1877 to Bear Mountain in New Mexico?

Bear Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.107m (10,193ft) above sea level, located in Taos County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It’s one of the highest roads of New Mexico.

Bear Mountain

Where is Bear Mountain?

The peak is located south of Las Mochas, in the northern part of New Mexico, within the Carson National Forest. 

Is the road to Bear Mountain unpaved? 

The road to the summit is totally unpaved with rocky sections. It’s called Forest Road 1877. A 4x4 vehicle with high clearance is required. It features many narrow parts and steep sections.

How long is the road to Bear Mountain?

Starting from Santa Barbara Road, the road to the summit is 7.56km (4.7 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 525 meters and the average gradient is 6.94%.

Is the road to Bear Mountain open year-round?

Set high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains range, the road is not plowed in winters.

 

 

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