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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

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Gateway Towns

Chama, NM
Tierra Amarilla, NM

Location

New Mexico

36.5845, -104.2556

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Data Source

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

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