How to drive the unpaved road to the lookout at Monte Encino in New Mexico?
Monte Encino is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.039m (9,971ft) above the sea level, located in Rio Arriba County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Where is Monte Encino?
The peak is located north of Santa Fe, in the northern part of New Mexico, within the Santa Fe National Forest.
Why is there a road to Monte Encino?
At the summit there’s a lookout tower. The Encino site was constructed in July 1950 as it presently exists.
Is the road to Monte Encino unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved, with narrow parts and steep sections. It’s called Forest Road 100A.
How long is the road to Monte Encino?
Starting from Encino Road, the road to the summit is 4.7km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 136 m.
Is the road to Monte Encino open year-round?
Set high in the San Pedro Mountains, the road is not plowed in winters.
Pic: Chuck Tracy