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Mountain Range
moderate
Sierra Cuchillo
New Mexico
Elevation Range
6,500 ft - 8,213 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
33.4474, -107.6012
About Sierra Cuchillo
The Sierra Cuchillo is a small mountain range located in southwest New Mexico. The range rises abruptly from the surrounding desert landscape, with rugged peaks and canyons carved by ancient geological forces. The terrain is predominantly rocky and arid, with sparse vegetation including pinyon pine, juniper, and desert shrubs. The highest point in the range is Cuchillo Negro Peak, topping out at over 8,200 feet in elevation.
Notable Peaks
Cuchillo Negro Peak
8,213 ft
Grouse Mountain
7,934 ft
Copper Mountain
7,774 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Truth or Consequences, NM
Hillsboro, NM
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.