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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

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Gateway Towns

Socorro, NM
Magdalena, NM

Location

New Mexico

32.4303, -104.5363

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Data Source

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

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