Where is Cerro Pelon?
Usa, north-america
16.25 km
N/A
moderate
Year-round
Okay, fellow adventurers, listen up! Wanna conquer a real New Mexico challenge? Head to Cerro Pelon in the Cibola National Forest. We're talking serious elevation here – one of the highest roads in the whole state!
Now, be warned: this ain't your Sunday drive. The entire 10.1-mile (16.25 km) climb from NM-547 (Lobo Canyon Road) onto Forest Service Road 451 is unpaved – rough, rocky, and begging for a high-clearance, 4-wheel-drive beast, especially if it's been raining.
Summer's your only real window to tackle this one, thanks to the altitude and exposure. Plus, keep an eye on the sky – lightning strikes are common. But if you're up for the challenge, the views from the top of the northern Manzano Mountains will be legendary!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 16.25 km
- Difficulty
- moderate
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