Cornudas Mountains
New Mexico
Elevation Range
4,500 ft - 7,464 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
32.0255, -105.5159
About Cornudas Mountains
The Cornudas Mountains are a small, remote mountain range located in the southeastern corner of New Mexico. These isolated peaks rise abruptly from the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert, reaching elevations over 7,000 feet. The rugged terrain is characterized by steep, rocky slopes and canyons carved by seasonal streams. Vegetation is sparse, with hardy desert shrubs and grasses covering the lower slopes and pinyon-juniper woodlands at higher elevations. Despite their remote location, the Cornudas Mountains offer opportunities for hiking, backpacking, and wildlife viewing in a dramatic desert landscape.
Notable Peaks
Cornudas Peak
7,464 ft
Mount Riley
7,372 ft
Cerro Alto
7,246 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.