Coyote Hills
New Mexico
Elevation Range
6,500 ft - 7,500 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
31.9799, -108.4578
About Coyote Hills
The Coyote Hills is a small mountain range located in the southeastern corner of New Mexico. This rugged, arid landscape features steep, rocky slopes and narrow canyons carved by intermittent streams. The terrain is dominated by exposed sedimentary and volcanic rock formations, creating a dramatic, almost lunar-like environment. Vegetation is sparse, consisting primarily of hardy desert shrubs and grasses adapted to the hot, dry climate. Despite its remote and isolated character, the Coyote Hills offer visitors a chance to explore a unique corner of the American Southwest.
Notable Peaks
Coyote Peak
7,421 ft
Rock Mesa
6,982 ft
Dry Canyon Rim
6,749 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.