Sacramento Peak

Sacramento Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.904m (9,529ft) above the sea level, located in Otero County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

The road to the summit, located within the Lincoln National Forest, is gravel and rocky. It’s impassable in winters. Avoid driving in this area if unpaved mountain roads aren't your strong point. 4x4 required. Stay away if you're scared of heights. Expect a trail pretty steep. At the summit there’s a lookout tower. It was erected in 1968 to replace an Aermotor LX-24 built in 1925 which was destroyed by fire in 1967. The Sacramento Lookout on a clear day, affords a grand view all the way into Mexico. For your safety, be sure to check the weather forecast before you begin your trip. If there is a thunderstorm in the area, please do not visit a lookout.
Pic&more info: http://southernnewmexicoexplorer.blogspot.com/2014/07/sacramento-lookout-lincoln-national.html

 

• Summit Pass
• Forest Road 040