El Oro Mountains
New Mexico
Elevation Range
6,500 ft - 8,042 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
35.9395, -105.3306
About El Oro Mountains
The El Oro Mountains are a small, remote mountain range located in southwestern New Mexico. Rising to just over 8,000 feet, the range features rugged, rocky peaks surrounded by pinyon-juniper woodlands and high-desert scrublands. The terrain is characterized by steep, narrow canyons, talus slopes, and exposed ridgelines, offering a challenging and scenic outdoor environment. The range is part of the Gila National Forest, providing protected public lands for recreation.
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Notable Peaks
El Oro Peak
8,042 ft
South Baldy
8,025 ft
North Baldy
7,990 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
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Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.
