All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
Carrizo Mountains
Texas
Elevation Range
4,500 ft - 6,739 ft
Notable Peaks
1
Coordinates
31.0671, -104.9180
About Carrizo Mountains
The Carrizo Mountains are a small mountain range located in far West Texas, near the border with Mexico. The range is part of the Chihuahuan Desert ecosystem and features rugged, craggy peaks rising abruptly from the surrounding desert landscape. The terrain is rocky and steep, with numerous canyons, ridges, and exposed rock formations. Despite the arid climate, the range supports some high-desert vegetation like juniper, piñon pine, and desert scrub.
Notable Peaks
Carrizo Peak
6,739 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Presidio, TX
Marfa, TX
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.