FR 639SOUTH — Los Soldados in NM -- Camping Rules & Access in New Mexico
FR 639SOUTH — Los Soldados in NM
Road corridorCarson NF
9.2 mi from Chimayo
Maps 8,199 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 5/1–12/31Stay limit: 14 days · within 45 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 15.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 7.7 miles of it dirt.
- Estimated climb: 2,600 ft over 15.8 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 26%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- A water crossing 16 miles along the road.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 9.3: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Middle Truchas Peak stands 4,854 ft above the map pin, 8.8 miles southeast.
Climate averages
September normals 41–70°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.