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Emory Pass Vista Observation Site

Observation point at Emory Pass on the north side of New Mexico Highway 152, between mile markers 31 and 32. The observation site also serves as a parking area for access to the Black Range Crest Trail #79 and Scenic Trail #796.

Current Conditions

Open year-round

General Information

Year-round

Day use only

No pass required

Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.

No overnight use.

No fees are required for this site

Pets must be leashed in the observation site.

Please contact the Gila National Forest Supervisors Office at 575-388-8201 for information about outfitters and guides who are authorized to operate on the forest.

Address: 1804 N. Date Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Phone: (575) 894-6678
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed on federal holidays. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 32.90994263

Longitude: -107.76391602

Elevation

8,168 Feet

Directions

Site is located along the north side of New Mexico Highway 152, between mileposts 31 and 32.

Travel Considerations

Alert from NMDOT: New Mexico Highway 152 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 15, San Lorenzo to mile marker 40, Kingston.

New Mexico Highway 152 between San Lorenzo and Kingston has steep grades and numerous tight turns. Trucks without retarder brakes and/or longer than 40 feet in length are PROHIBITED on this section of NM 152. Consider using an alternate route - New Mexico Highway 26 to US Highway 180 or US Highway 60 to New Mexico Highway 12 to US highway 180. THIS IS A PERMANENT ALERT.