Colorado Springs to Lordsburg, NM (SW NM)

[CAAZ]

First time hauling an RV trailer 5000 lbs on the back on my suburban.

How hard would this drive be? It seems there is one mountain pass (Raton Pass). I think there might be alt. routes too.

[rarebear.nm]

Nothing to worry about on that trip.


Option 1: I-25 from the Springs to Las Cruces then I-10 to Lordsburg


Option 2: I-25 from the Springs to Hatch, NM then NM 26 to Demming and I-10 on to Lordsburg.


I driven all those segments many times with various RVs. Used to live in Las Cruces, now live in Santa Fe.


Enjoy the adventures and be safe...

[twogypsies]

Raton Pass is just fine. Southbound: It's 6% downhill for 1.5 mi followed by 1/2 mile of nearly flat road. Then there is another mile of 5-6% and 1 mile of 1-3% followed by 1 miles of 5-6%.

[DKRITTER]

Since it's your first trip I'd keep it as simple as possible and take 25 to 10. Enjoy the Journey!

[Jake21]

25 south, take a right at Hatch as mentioned previously. Raton is no big deal.