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Mountain Range
moderate
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
Gateway Towns
Chinle, AZ
Shiprock, NM
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.