How to drive the unpaved road to Rabbit Peak in New Mexico
Rabbit Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.640m (8,661ft) above sea level, located in Rio Arriba County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Where is Rabbit Peak?
The peak is located west of Chama, in the northern part of New Mexico.
Why is there a road to Rabbit Peak?
The summit hosts communication facilities.
Is the road to Rabbit Peak unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved, with very steep sections. It features many narrow parts. A 4x4 vehicle is required. Starting from the paved US-64, the road to the summit is 2.89km (1.8 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 249m (817 ft) and the average gradient is 8.61%.
Is the road to Rabbit Peak open year-round?
Set high in the Brazos Mountains, the road is not plowed in winters.