Hermosa (FR 157) in NM -- Camping Rules & Access
Hermosa (FR 157) in NM
Road corridorGila NF, Black Range Ranger District
27 mi from Truth or Consequences
23 mi off I-25 (straight line)
Maps 6,259 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 24.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Lake #110 Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 3,500 ft over 24.9 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 30%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Cattle guards 4.6, 19.5 and 22.3 miles along the road.
- Water crossings 12, 12.5, 12.8, 12.9, 18.4, 18.5, 18.7 and 18.8 miles along the road.
- Gates 15.4, 15.7 and 23.9 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Cherry Mountain stands 2,186 ft above the map pin, 3.9 miles west.
- Wagonbed Spring lies 0.5 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 43–72°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.