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Mountain Range
moderate
Chinaman Hills
New Mexico
Elevation Range
8,500 ft - 9,800 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
31.4631, -108.6161
About Chinaman Hills
The Chinaman Hills are a small mountain range located in northeastern New Mexico. This range is characterized by rugged, forested slopes and high-elevation meadows. The terrain is generally steep and rocky, with numerous canyons and ridges. The range has a semi-arid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, dry summers. Snowfall can be substantial in the winter months, especially at the higher elevations.
Notable Peaks
Chinaman Peak
9,765 ft
Table Mountain
9,431 ft
Dry Mountain
8,982 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Cimarron, NM
Eagle Nest, NM
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.