Osha Mountain
Usa, north-america
N/A
3,240 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventurers, listen up! If you're looking for a real New Mexico challenge, Osha Mountain is calling your name. This beast of a road tops out at a breathtaking 10,629 feet in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, so yeah, it's one of the highest in the state.
Fair warning: this isn't a Sunday drive. Expect a seriously rough, tippy, and bumpy ride. We're talking high-clearance vehicle REQUIRED. The trail gets narrow, making passing a bit of an adventure, and it's STEEP. Oh, and forget about it in the winter—snow often keeps it closed well into July.
But here's the payoff: insane views and bragging rights. If you're an experienced off-roader craving a true test, Osha Mountain delivers!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,240 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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