Bear Mountains
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Mountain Range
moderate

Bear Mountains

New Mexico

Elevation Range

6,500 ft - 10,165 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

34.2799, -107.2985

About Bear Mountains

The Bear Mountains are a small, rugged mountain range located in central New Mexico. The range covers an area of approximately 100 square miles and features steep, rocky terrain with numerous canyons and ridgelines. Elevations range from around 6,500 feet in the foothills to over 10,000 feet at the highest peaks. The landscape is dominated by pinyon-juniper woodlands and ponderosa pine forests, providing a diverse array of flora and fauna. The range's remote and undeveloped character creates a sense of solitude and wilderness for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Notable Peaks

Bear Peak

10,165 ft

Baldy Mountain

10,075 ft

Elk Mountain

9,845 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
photography

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Cloudcroft, NM
Ruidoso, NM

Location

New Mexico

34.2799, -107.2985

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Data Source

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

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