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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

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Carlsbad, NM
Lovington, NM

Location

New Mexico

33.3638, -106.6156

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Data Source

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

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