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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
Gateway Towns
Chama, NM
Tres Ritos, NM
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.