Pajarita Mountain
Usa, north-america
N/A
2,438 m
hard
Year-round
Alright, thrill-seekers, listen up! Let's talk about Pajarita Mountain in New Mexico's Lincoln County. This bad boy tops out at almost 8,000 feet!
The road to the summit? Well, it's not exactly a Sunday drive. We're talking gravel and rocks all the way on Indian Service Rte 7. Winter? Forget about it – this route is a no-go when the snow flies. If unpaved mountain roads make you sweat, maybe skip this one. Seriously, a 4x4 is a MUST. And if heights aren't your thing? Yeah, you guessed it, steer clear. Expect a pretty steep climb all the way to the top – but the views? Totally worth it.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2,438 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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