A Memorable Road Trip to Buck Mountain in New Mexico

Buck Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,287m (10,784ft) above sea level, located in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It’s one of the highest roads in New Mexico.

Buck Mountain

Where is Buck Mountain?

The peak is located near Ski Apache Resort, in the southern part of New Mexico, within Lincoln National Forest. The summit is crowned with many communication towers and facilities.

How Long Is the Road to Buck Mountain?

The curvy road to the summit is totally unpaved and steep, hitting a 7% maximum gradient through some of the ramps. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

Starting at the paved New Mexico Highway 532, also known as Ski Run Road, the ascent is 5.31km (3.3 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 209 meters, with an average gradient of 3.93%.

Is the Road to Buck Mountain Open in Winter?

Set high on the slopes of Sierra Blanca, this road is usually closed from late October through late June or early July, depending on snow conditions.

 

 

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