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Mountain Range
moderate

Collins Hills

New Mexico

Elevation Range

6,500 ft - 8,320 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

32.5293, -105.2877

About Collins Hills

The Collins Hills are a small mountain range located in northwestern New Mexico. Composed primarily of sedimentary rock, the hills rise gradually from the surrounding high desert landscape, reaching elevations over 8,000 feet. The terrain features a mix of rounded ridges, gently sloping meadows, and rugged canyons carved by seasonal streams. Pinyon-juniper woodlands and ponderosa pine forests cover much of the range, providing habitat for diverse wildlife including mule deer, black bears, and a variety of bird species.

Notable Peaks

Ponderosa Peak

8,320 ft

Mule Deer Ridge

8,100 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Tres Ritos, NM
Chama, NM

Location

New Mexico

32.5293, -105.2877

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Data Source

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

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