How To Have The Ultimate Road Trip To Lagunita Saddle in New Mexico

Lagunita Saddle is a high mountain saddle at an elevation of 3.218m (10,557ft) 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.

Lagunita Saddle

Where is Lagunita Saddle?

The saddle is located north of Taos, in the northern part of New Mexico, within the Carson National Forest.

Is the road to Lagunita Saddle unpaved?

The rough road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Forest Road 134. It features narrow parts and steep sections, running along the Cabresto Creek. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

How long is the road to Lagunita Saddle?

Starting from Questa, the road to the saddle is 21.88km (13.6 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 853m (2,799 ft) and the average gradient is 3.89%.

Is the road to Lagunita Saddle open year-round?

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

 



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