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Mountain Range
moderate
Walt Canyon Hills
New Mexico
Elevation Range
5,500 ft - 6,900 ft
Notable Peaks
2
Coordinates
32.4303, -104.5363
About Walt Canyon Hills
The Walt Canyon Hills are a small mountain range located in central New Mexico. This rugged, semi-arid landscape features rolling hills, canyons, and rocky outcroppings that rise up from the surrounding desert. The terrain is characterized by a mix of steep, rocky slopes and more gentle, vegetated hillsides. Pinon pine, juniper, and desert scrub dominate the vegetation, providing habitat for wildlife like mule deer, coyotes, and various bird species.
Notable Peaks
Mt. Walt
6,842 ft
Black Mesa
6,345 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Socorro, NM
Magdalena, NM
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.