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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
Gateway Towns
Ruidoso, NM
Cloudcroft, NM
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.