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Chuska Mountains

New Mexico

Elevation Range

7,000 ft - 9,388 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

36.1424, -108.9879

About Chuska Mountains

The Chuska Mountains are a rugged mountain range located in northwestern New Mexico, straddling the border with Arizona. The range is characterized by steep, forested slopes, high-elevation meadows, and remote wilderness areas. The terrain is generally rocky and challenging, with numerous canyons, ridges, and valleys carved by streams and rivers. The highest point in the range is 9,388-foot Roof Butte, although several other peaks exceed 9,000 feet in elevation.

Notable Peaks

Roof Butte

9,388 ft

Grandfather Mountain

9,189 ft

Mt. Igwani

9,147 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
horseback riding

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Chinle, AZ
Shiprock, NM

Location

New Mexico

36.1424, -108.9879

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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