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Tucumcari Mountain - CLOSED

New Mexico > New Mexico, I-40 Corr…
Warning Access Issue: PRIVATE LAND - CLOSED TO CLIMBING DetailsDrop down

Description

DO NOT CLIMB HERE. This area is on private land and closed to all public access. This information appears here for historical reference only. Climbing, or any other type of access to this area, is prohibited.

The mountain is largely undeveloped, but offers relative seclusion from locals and definitely other climbers. Been working to put up at least a half dozen of the best boulder problems from the mountain up here. The rock quality is sandstone and can be chossy, so be careful. The Eastern slope offers some harder rock. The prevailing winds usually come from the SW and can be really severe, especially if you are on the Western side of the Mountain.

**update**

I no longer live in Tucumcari but please do not hesitate to message me for access info or beta. Happy climbing!

Routes from Left to Right

V0 4
 1
● Eastern Traverse
Boulder
V3 6A
 1
● Dinosaur Jr.
Boulder
V2-3 5+
 1
● The Saw (Roof)
Boulder
V3-4 6A+
 1
● Crooked Rain
Boulder
V1 5
 1
● Fast Cars, Cheap Thrills
Boulder
V3-4 6A+
 1
● Caustic Raisin
Boulder
V3-4 6A+
 1
● Hobson's Choice
Boulder
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Eastern Traverse
 1
V0 4 Boulder
● Dinosaur Jr.
 1
V3 6A Boulder
● The Saw (Roof)
 1
V2-3 5+ Boulder
● Crooked Rain
 1
V3-4 6A+ Boulder
● Fast Cars, Cheap Thrills
 1
V1 5 Boulder
● Caustic Raisin
 1
V3-4 6A+ Boulder
● Hobson's Choice
 1
V3-4 6A+ Boulder

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

cool, large fossilised tree in a rainstorm!
[Hide Photo] cool, large fossilised tree in a rainstorm!
old indian hatchet sharpening grooves, the same as found in fontainebleau mesolitihic sites!
[Hide Photo] old indian hatchet sharpening grooves, the same as found in fontainebleau mesolitihic sites!
from the top
[Hide Photo] from the top
the common fossil of the area.
[Hide Photo] the common fossil of the area.
Continues to closed gate and posted signs past described parking area.
[Hide Photo] Continues to closed gate and posted signs past described parking area.

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Don Hudson
San Antonio, TX
[Hide Comment] Posted now, with closed gate. Oct 7, 2019
Ardian prishtina
[Hide Comment] Hello, everyone. Do not go there to hike or climb. This property is now owned by another owner for the past 6 years. I just hiked there today and the owner had words with me. He was extremely understanding and kind, but it definitely is off limits. I would like to thank the owner for not exercising his right to mess up my day for trespassing. Good people make this world. He also told me about an incident that someone asked permission to climb there, and even after being told no, he went anyway, got stuck somehow and had to be rescued. Respect this man's wishes and do not go there. Have a good day. Mar 10, 2024
Anna Brown
New Mexico
[Hide Comment] Thank you for reporting this Ardian! I updated the area's page to reflect it's on private property and closed to all public access. Mar 11, 2024