Hwy 64 Taos to Dulce NM

One of our favorite drives. No problem towing a fifth-wheel. We enjoy both Taos and Chama.

navybanker wrote:
How is this road pulling a 37'fifth wheel. I remember something about the mountain passes but can't find it again. Thanks,

Go to a mapping program like Google Maps and turn on 'terrain' mode. It shows the mountains. Zoom in enough and you can see all the curves and contour lines (elevations). Further zoom gives you 360deg photos along most paved routes.

Google Maps - US64 highpoint

It's a really pretty stretch of highway. The country between Tierra Amarilla and Tres Piedras is high, but not a terrible climb. There are several pull-offs at the top that afford stunning views of the mountains.

I am assuming, though, that you're not going that route during the winter. Nobody lives up there in the high country, and the highway is not used that much, so it is often simply closed for the winter until the snow melts off.

:)
Lynn

According to the Trucker's "Mountain Directory - West" worthwhile for you to get online if traveling the western roads - between Tres Piedras and Tierra Amarilla - short steep hills & two areas more lengthy: Eastbound descent from MP200-208 - 3% for a couple miles & then 5-6% for 6 miles. The other is westbound from MP193-185. The first 5 miles are mostly 5% with 30mph curves..then eases to 4% for a couple miles and then 3% for a couple.

These aren't big grades as far as western mountains go so you shouldn't have any problems - just slow-going. Have a good trip!