A memorable road trip to Green Mountain in New Mexico

Green Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,407m (11,177ft) above sea level, located in Colfax County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The road to the summit is an old logging road and is not well maintained. It’s one of the highest roads in New Mexico.

Green Mountain

Where is Green Mountain?

The peak is located in the northern part of New Mexico. The summit is crowned with many cell towers.

Is the road to Green Mountain unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Green Mountain Summit Road. It features very tight switchbacks. The trail is narrow with few places for passing, so meeting another vehicle can be a challenge. The road goes all the way to the summit. In order to drive this road, you need a high clearance vehicle. The trail is very steep.

How long is the road to Green Mountain in New Mexico?

Starting from the paved US-64, the ascent is 5.1 miles (8.2km) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 861 meters, and the average gradient is 10.5%, with sections up to 14%.

Is the road to Green Mountain in New Mexico open in winter?

Set high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the road is totally impassable in winter, often until July 4th or later. During the summer, the road is very rough and has loose rocks in some places. In winter, the road is not plowed. Keep an eye on the weather for thunderstorms and lightning.

 

 

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