Caballo Mountains
All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate

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

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Truth or Consequences, NM
Hillsboro, NM

Location

New Mexico

32.9633, -107.2307

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Data Source

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

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