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Mountain Range
moderate
Brushy Mountains
New Mexico
Elevation Range
5,500 ft - 7,250 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
33.5821, -108.9307
About Brushy Mountains
The Brushy Mountains are a small mountain range located in eastern New Mexico, near the Texas border. This isolated range rises abruptly from the surrounding plains, with rugged, rocky terrain and numerous canyons and drainages. The highest peaks reach over 7,000 feet in elevation, offering panoramic views of the surrounding high desert landscape. The vegetation is dominated by juniper, piñon pine, and scrubby oak, with pockets of ponderosa pine in the higher elevations.
Notable Peaks
Caprock Mountain
7,244 ft
Baylor Peak
7,238 ft
Brushy Peak
7,150 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Lovington, NM
Hobbs, NM
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.