Animas Mountains

The Animas Mountains are a small mountain range located in southwestern New Mexico. This compact range is part of the larger Mogollon-Datil volcanic field and features rugged, volcanic terrain dominated by steep canyons, rocky outcrops, and scattered pinyon-juniper woodlands. The highest point in the range is McKnight Peak at 9,140 feet. While not as dramatic as some of New Mexico's larger mountain ranges, the Animas Mountains offer a remote and undeveloped outdoor experience for hikers and backpackers seeking solitude.