Poison Hills
New Mexico
Elevation Range
5,500 ft - 8,340 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
33.3638, -106.6156
About Poison Hills
The Poison Hills are a small, isolated mountain range located in the southeastern corner of New Mexico. The rugged, volcanic terrain is characterized by steep, rocky slopes, narrow canyons, and scattered juniper and piñon pine forests. The range's highest peaks reach elevations over 8,000 feet, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert landscape. Despite its remote and somewhat inhospitable nature, the Poison Hills offer rewarding outdoor recreation opportunities for those willing to explore its challenging, yet scenic backcountry.
Notable Peaks
Rattlesnake Peak
8,340 ft
Scorpion Spire
7,980 ft
Tarantula Ridge
7,620 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.