
Caballo Mountains
New Mexico
Elevation Range
5,500 ft - 7,585 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
32.9633, -107.2307
About Caballo Mountains
The Caballo Mountains are a small but rugged mountain range located in south-central New Mexico. Spanning approximately 40 miles from north to south, the range features steep, craggy peaks and deep canyons carved by seasonal streams. The terrain is characterized by a mix of pine-oak forests, juniper-piñon woodlands, and desert scrublands, providing a diverse landscape for outdoor exploration. The range is part of the Chihuahuan Desert ecoregion, known for its unique flora and fauna.
Notable Peaks
Caballo Peak
7,585 ft
Emory Peak
7,505 ft
Mud Mountain
6,923 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.