Southwest - emory pass and crest road albuquerque nm

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go do it
03-17-09, 05:09 PM
has anyone done both of these climbs?

i will be going across the country next year and was wondering how tough of a climb emory pass is

but i am sure if i train on the road to the crest i could get up emory pass

any thoughts

adaminlc
04-25-09, 11:35 AM
Emory pass is pretty rough. The hardest part about it is avoiding the cars. The road is very narrow and windy and cars go much faster than they should. I have been over it several times, and know lots of people who do it. Very pretty ride.