Jarilla Mountains
New Mexico
Elevation Range
5,000 ft - 8,228 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
32.4373, -106.1151
About Jarilla Mountains
The Jarilla Mountains are a small mountain range located in south-central New Mexico, near the town of Alamogordo. The range covers an area of approximately 100 square miles and is part of the Sacramento Mountain system. The terrain consists of rugged, rocky peaks and ridges, with elevations ranging from around 5,000 to 8,000 feet. The landscape is characterized by pinyon-juniper woodlands, scrublands, and pockets of ponderosa pine forests, providing a diverse array of flora and fauna.
Notable Peaks
Salinas Peak
8,228 ft
Dome Peak
7,778 ft
Lone Mesa
7,546 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.