Clara Peak
Usa, north-america
N/A
2,604 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! Clara Peak in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, is calling your name! We're talking serious altitude here – 8,544 feet above sea level! Nestled in the Santa Fe National Forest, the road to the top is a real off-road experience: think gravel, rocks, and a definite no-go in the winter months. Not for the faint of heart, this climb is STEEP, and if you're not comfortable with heights or unpaved mountain roads, you might want to skip this one.
Be prepared for washouts and ruts along the way - most SUVs can handle it, but things get seriously rocky and steep about a quarter mile from the summit. Unless you're rocking a rugged, high-clearance 4WD vehicle, park it and hike the rest of the way. Sadly, the old lookout tower that stood proudly since 1951 is no more, as the Forest Service took it down in the early 90s. But hey, the views are still totally worth it!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2,604 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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