Ultimate 4wd destination: Negrito Mountain
Negrito Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.620m (8,595ft) above the sea level, located in Catron County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.
Located in the heart of the Gila National Forest, the road to the summit is unpaved. It’s called Forest Road 512. 4x4 vehicle recommended. Accessibility is largely limited to the summer season.
The peak is topped by a lookout tower. The road to the summit is pretty steep. Starting from Bursum Road, the ascent is 1.44km (0.9 mile) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 69 meters. The average gradient is 4.79%.
Pic&video: Laud M