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Mountain Range
moderate

Jicarilla Mountains

New Mexico

Elevation Range

9,000 ft - 11,305 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

33.8562, -105.6830

About Jicarilla Mountains

The Jicarilla Mountains are a small mountain range located in northern New Mexico, near the town of Chama. The range is part of the larger Sangre de Cristo Mountains and features rugged, forested terrain with steep ridges and canyons. Geologically, the mountains are composed primarily of volcanic and metamorphic rock formations. The highest peak in the range, Jicarilla Peak, rises to an elevation of 11,305 feet.

Notable Peaks

Jicarilla Peak

11,305 ft

Mesa Peak

10,950 ft

Cerro Olla

10,686 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Chama, NM
Tres Ritos, NM

Location

New Mexico

33.8562, -105.6830

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Data Source

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

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