Another Route Question - Angel Fire, NM to Lubbock

[cgaskins]

Ok, I have one more route question....

One of the last legs of our summer trip is from Angel Fire, NM to Lubbock, TX. The most direct route is via NM-434 to NM-518 to Las Vegas, NM. Any one traveled these roads with a 40 foot 5er recently?

The major highway route would be US-64 East to Cimarron then NM-58 to US-412 east ....

Thought, guidance or suggestions appreciated.

-Chris

[mfifield01]

Has anyone taken 434 recently? The two campgrounds in Angel Fire recommend against it.

I'm thinking about going towards Logan and then up 39 to 412.

[Heisenberg]

434 and 518 take your time ... No problem. There is a State Park we camped in on 434 called Coyote Creek. Small sites but they were filled with 35 foot campers back then.

[brooks379]

434 and 518 are winding 2 lanes that I have driven plenty of times you just have to stay on your toes and watch what’s up ahead not much traffic. I have never had any trouble but I also drove semi trucks for over 35 years.. once you hit I 25 I go 84 Lubbock.

[azdryheat]

FWIW, I have yet to be on a road that couldn't handle my 41 footer. When in doubt I consult my Motor Carrier's Atlas. Trucker routes are highlighted. If the route is OK for semi's then it's OK for me.

[fanrgs]

I have been on US 64/NM 58 with my 5th wheel and they are fine. But I personally prefer I-25 to Las Vegas, then US 84 to Clovis to the US 412/US 87 route. And I think it may as fast, although longer, depending on what speed you tow your trailer.

[cgaskins]

dsteinman wrote:
If I recall correctly, NM434 is not suitable for large RVs. I have only been on it driving a car.

We have been on NM58 and US412 in the motorhome and they are fine.

David

Yup - that was my take.

Thanks,
Chris

[dsteinman]

If I recall correctly, NM434 is not suitable for large RVs. I have only been on it driving a car.

We have been on NM58 and US412 in the motorhome and they are fine.

David

[BB_TX]

Street view can be years old. I was standing near the street when a google camera car passed by over 5 years ago. I showed up on Google street view a couple months later and I am still there.

It is a useful tool, but you are wise to ask for info from someone who had been there lately.

[cgaskins]

2oldman wrote:
Google maps street view.

Yeah did that and the looks of that is what prompted my question. Some of the views were "old" I was wondering about an update point of view someone other than Google.

[2oldman]

Google maps street view.