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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

hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Dell City, TX
Van Horn, TX

Location

New Mexico

32.0255, -105.5159

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Data Source

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

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