How to get to Summit Camp in New Mexico?

Summit Camp is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.134m (10,282ft) above sea level, located in Taos County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It’s one of the highest roads in New Mexico.

Summit camp

Where is Summit Camp?

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

Is the road to Summit Camp unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s a service road used to maintain the chairlift at the summit. 4x4 vehicles only due to its steepness, which exceeds 30% in some parts.

How long is the road to Summit Camp?

Starting from Red River, the road to the summit is 4 km (2.48 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 500m and the average gradient is 12.5%.

Is the road to Summit Camp open?

Set high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico, this grueling high mountain road is usually impassable in winters. It’s closed to private vehicles.
Pic: Forrest Nichols

 

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