Alternate route to Raton Pass?

The town of Raton is 6800', the pass 7800', 6 miles away. Trinidad is 12 miles away at 6000'. (from Google Maps terrain mode)

thanks for the response, we are new at this and was concerned. I did not worry much about the climb, but was concerned with the down hill return. The engine braking is good, but so far I only have used it in short runs at 2 to 3 thousand feet.

Thanks

From Amarillo you can take US 287 up to US 50 over to Pueblo to I-25 north to Colorado Springs. No mountains that way.
Raton Pass is really not much problem even for someone not experienced in mountain driving. Only really steep for the last mile or so near the top. I have towed over it going and coming from our annual trip to Colorado for the last 6 years towing my 35' 5er.
That Superduty 6.7 will tow it with no problem. And the engine braking in the tow/haul mode will make going down the other side a breeze. Good place to get your feet wet in mountain driving.

I-25 Raton Pass should pose no problems.