The Ultimate Guide to Mount Powell
Usa, north-america
11.42 km
2,667 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, so you're heading to New Mexico? Check out Mount Powell in McKinley County. This baby tops out at 8,750 feet! You'll find it smack-dab in the Cibola National Forest on Navajo Nation land.
The road up, Mount Powell Road (also known as Indian Service Rte 50), is all dirt, so definitely bring your 4x4. Fair warning: the summit's got a bunch of those communication towers, so don't expect pristine wilderness up top.
It's a climb, no doubt about it! From the paved NM-371, you've got about 7.1 miles of uphill, gaining almost 1,500 feet in elevation. It's not crazy steep, but definitely a good steady climb. Plus, you will find some great scenery along the way to the top.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 11.42 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,667 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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