Pajarito Mountain
Set 6 mi west of Los Alamos, Pajarito Mountain is a ski area. The first name on our list around it is Bandelier, 8.7 mi away. Winter highs sit at 42–47°F in the coldest months, January, February and December.
A ski area, 6 mi west of Los Alamos
About 42 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 42" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 19°. When to go ↓
Los Alamos is the nearest base
Los Alamos is 6 miles east, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Albuquerque
Albuquerque is about 56 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Picking a season
The weather near Pajarito Mountain shifts through the year, as below.
Staying near Pajarito Mountain
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Los Alamos (10) and Santa Fe (100).
- 1Bandelier
- 2Valles Caldera
- 3Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
- 4Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks
- 5Santa Fe Plaza
- 6Bradbury Science Museum
Los Alamos
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
13,317 people
6 mi east of Pajarito Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Pajarito Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos | 6 mi east | 10 min | 10 6 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,317 | $502K | — |
| Santa Fe | 28 mi southeast | 40 min | 100 65 hotels · 8 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 89,837 | $445K | D− |
| Jemez Springs 21% vacation homes | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 10 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 205 | $249K | — |
| La Cueva 70% vacation homes | 14 mi west | 20 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 162 | $245K | — |
| Cochiti Lake | 17 mi south | 25 min | 3 3 campgrounds | 476 | $255K | — |
| Española | 20 mi northeast | 30 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 10,458 | $211K | — |
| White Rock | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 1 1 hotel | 5,716 | $501K | — |
| Abiquiu 52% vacation homes | 22 mi north | 35 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 40 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Pajarito Mountain
Each of these is within 59 miles.
19 mi National MonumentBandelier National Monument248K visitors a year
210 mi National PreserveValles Caldera National Preserve85K visitors a year
329 mi MuseumGeorgia O'Keeffe Museum
415 mi Park & preserveKasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
58 mi Stadium & arenaUniversity Stadium
529 mi Park & preserveSanta Fe Plaza
65 mi MuseumBradbury Science Museum
46 mi National Historical ParkPecos National Historical Park37K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Bandelier National Monument: Andrew Dunn (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 2.0 · Valles Caldera National Preserve: Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon, Public domain · Georgia O'Keeffe Museum: John Phelan, CC BY 3.0 · Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument: Marshallhenrie, CC BY-SA 4.0 · University Stadium: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0 · Santa Fe Plaza: See above, CC BY 2.0 · Bradbury Science Museum: Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pecos National Historical Park: Mosamiazaz at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Questions people have about Pajarito Mountain
What town is Pajarito Mountain near?
Los Alamos, NM, about 6 miles east.
How far is Pajarito Mountain from Albuquerque?
About 56 miles south of Albuquerque, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Pajarito Mountain?
Santa Fe Municipal (SAF), about 25 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 60 miles.
Where should I stay near Pajarito Mountain?
Los Alamos (6 mi, 10 places to stay), Santa Fe (28 mi, 100 places to stay) and Jemez Springs (19 mi, 10 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Los Alamos
Start the conversation in Los Alamos’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.