technicolorNH - May 16, 2021 3:52 pm Date Climbed: May 15, 2021
via the northeast slope
Tried reaching the standard southwest TH and it’s no longer possible with a passenger car. I drove to the Colorado/ New Mexico border instead and accessed the area via the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument and went up the northeast slope. There was a cairned herd path for a long stretch of the climb. Two and a half hours to the top.
piratemcgee - Nov 2, 2019 11:11 am Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2019
No mule deer
Pretty but no muleys. Register at the top at 36.93794, -105.68412.
Brian Kalet - Dec 15, 2015 1:30 pm Date Climbed: Dec 12, 2015
4 Peaks
With Picuris Peak, 9794 and McGaffey Ridge.
McCannster - May 27, 2014 11:44 am Date Climbed: May 26, 2014
SW Ridge
Did this with Nicole after spending Memorial Weekend with family in Taos. Was able to follow some intermittent game trails here and there. No views at the actual summit, but sweet views from the slopes of the peak. Reminded me of a much smaller version of Navajo Mtn, UT. There is an amazing campsite at the summit rim, south of the highpoint, complete with fire ring and everything. 4 hours ctc at a leisurely pace.
Kiefer - Oct 28, 2013 10:19 am Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2013
SW Ridge
A wonderful day out with Sarah. Lots of prickly stuff and a beautiful mountain as it rises out of the high desert like an island. Surprised to see a register at the summit!
Sarah Simon - Oct 27, 2013 9:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2013
SW Ridge
What a beautiful day! Sunny, 60 degrees F, wow! Lovely mountain, dynamite views along the route (even if the views at the top are limited). Fun and easy drive in the Jeep to parking. Stuck to the ridge proper on the ascent; dropped into the drainage on the descent. A bit of a social/summit trail is forming. Steaks in Fort Garland afterward!
Jason Halladay - May 5, 2013 11:03 pm Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2013
Ute Mountain
Fun solo day of exploring the area and mountain summit
technicolorNH - May 16, 2021 3:52 pm Date Climbed: May 15, 2021
via the northeast slopeTried reaching the standard southwest TH and it’s no longer possible with a passenger car. I drove to the Colorado/ New Mexico border instead and accessed the area via the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument and went up the northeast slope. There was a cairned herd path for a long stretch of the climb. Two and a half hours to the top.
piratemcgee - Nov 2, 2019 11:11 am Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2019
No mule deerPretty but no muleys. Register at the top at 36.93794, -105.68412.
Brian Kalet - Dec 15, 2015 1:30 pm Date Climbed: Dec 12, 2015
4 PeaksWith Picuris Peak, 9794 and McGaffey Ridge.
McCannster - May 27, 2014 11:44 am Date Climbed: May 26, 2014
SW RidgeDid this with Nicole after spending Memorial Weekend with family in Taos. Was able to follow some intermittent game trails here and there. No views at the actual summit, but sweet views from the slopes of the peak. Reminded me of a much smaller version of Navajo Mtn, UT. There is an amazing campsite at the summit rim, south of the highpoint, complete with fire ring and everything. 4 hours ctc at a leisurely pace.
Kiefer - Oct 28, 2013 10:19 am Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2013
SW RidgeA wonderful day out with Sarah. Lots of prickly stuff and a beautiful mountain as it rises out of the high desert like an island. Surprised to see a register at the summit!
Sarah Simon - Oct 27, 2013 9:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2013
SW RidgeWhat a beautiful day! Sunny, 60 degrees F, wow! Lovely mountain, dynamite views along the route (even if the views at the top are limited). Fun and easy drive in the Jeep to parking. Stuck to the ridge proper on the ascent; dropped into the drainage on the descent. A bit of a social/summit trail is forming. Steaks in Fort Garland afterward!
Jason Halladay - May 5, 2013 11:03 pm Date Climbed: Apr 28, 2013
Ute MountainFun solo day of exploring the area and mountain summit