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Mountain Range
moderate

Sierra Blanca

New Mexico

Elevation Range

8,000 ft - 12,003 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

33.3742, -105.8086

About Sierra Blanca

The Sierra Blanca mountain range is located in south-central New Mexico, near the village of Ruidoso. This compact range is part of the Sacramento Mountains and features rugged, volcanic peaks and alpine landscapes. The terrain is characterized by steep, rocky slopes, with numerous canyons, valleys, and high-altitude meadows. The highest point in the range is Sierra Blanca Peak, which rises to an impressive 12,003 feet in elevation.

Notable Peaks

Sierra Blanca Peak

12,003 ft

Lookout Mountain

11,590 ft

Big Baldy

11,463 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
fishing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Ruidoso, NM
Cloudcroft, NM

Location

New Mexico

33.3742, -105.8086

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Data Source

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

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