An exciting drive, Whitedog waits in front of a northwest view of Parajito, Chicoma, Clara and Roman above Los Alamos. 1 FEBRUARY 2026 W5N/SE-037 Elevation: 7,470” Route: Cross country Hike Distance: .5 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 100′ Navigation: Easy* Steepness: Gentle Vehicle: High clearance 4WD with all terrain tires** Road: Rocky Cell Coverage: GoodContinue reading “Caja del Rio Plateau”
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Rosamond Hills HP
☆☆☆☆ It’s a shame that this lovely hike is so precarious due to wild ranging target shooters. This summit might garner 2 stars otherwise.
Otowi Benchmark
★★★★ Classic North Central New Mexico Summit!
Cerro Roman
★★☆☆ This summit earns two stars based on a pleasant hike and easy access in mud and snow seasons along with a nice view and huge activation zone
Polvadera Peak
☆☆☆☆ The best “no star” summit you will ever do. Horrible hike, not much of a view and a long dirt road drive, but SO much fun!
Clara Peak
★★☆☆ This former fire lookout commands a fine view of the Española, Nambe & Pojoaque Valleys.
Cerro Grande x2
★★★★ I return to this spectacular summit with freshly minted SOTA Goats Carol KE7SRN and Tom KE6SRO.
Baby Black Mountain
★★☆☆ Like its big brother, Black Mountain to the north, this is a fine hike.
Black Mountain
★★☆☆ Moon-like cinder cone terrain marks this enjoyable Coconino Plateau summit.
Sierro del Ojito
★★☆☆ First activation of this historic summit – once a lookout for Zebulon Pike’s 1807 expedition.