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Mountain Range
moderate
Piñon Hills
New Mexico
Elevation Range
8,000 ft - 9,570 ft
Notable Peaks
2
Coordinates
36.5845, -104.2556
About Piñon Hills
The Piñon Hills are a small mountain range located in north-central New Mexico, just west of the town of Chama. This range is characterized by gently rolling hills and plateaus covered in piñon pine and juniper forests, with occasional steep-sided canyons and rock formations. The terrain is generally moderate, with few true high peaks, making the Piñon Hills a relatively accessible outdoor destination for hikers, campers, and wildlife enthusiasts.
Notable Peaks
Lookout Mountain
9,570 ft
Laguna Peak
9,360 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Chama, NM
Tierra Amarilla, NM
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.