Where is Cerro Vista?
Usa, north-america
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moderate
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're in northern New Mexico, right on the edge of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, deep in the Carson National Forest. You're about to tackle Cerro Vista, a seriously high peak!
The road? Oh, it's a total dirt track. 4x4 is a must, trust me. It's about 14.3 miles from start to finish, climbing over 3,458 feet. That's a pretty consistent climb, with an average gradient of around 4.6%.
And heads up, usually, this road is not accessible during winter. But the views? Totally worth the bumpy ride!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Difficulty
- moderate
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