How to drive the unpaved road to Cerro Picacho in New Mexico?
Cerro Picacho is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.071m (10,075ft) 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.
Where is Cerro Picacho?
The pass is located north of Holman, on the boundary between Mora and Taos counties, in the northern part of New Mexico.
Is the road to Cerro Picacho unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s mostly straight though rocky and steep in parts, with narrow sections. A 4x4 vehicle is required.
How long is the road to Cerro Picacho?
Tucked away in the Carson National Forest, the road is 4 miles long starting from the paved NM-518.
Is the road to Cerro Picacho open year-round?
Set high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the road is not plowed in winters.