All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
Fra Cristobal Range
New Mexico
Elevation Range
4,800 ft - 8,052 ft
Notable Peaks
2
Coordinates
33.4057, -107.1066
About Fra Cristobal Range
The Fra Cristobal Range is a small mountain range located in south-central New Mexico. It rises from the Chihuahuan Desert landscape, with rugged, rocky peaks and steep canyons. The range is part of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, providing a dramatic backdrop and recreational opportunities for visitors. The terrain is characterized by exposed igneous and sedimentary rock formations, with numerous craggy summits and deep ravines carved by intermittent streams.
Notable Peaks
Fra Cristobal Peak
8,052 ft
Lookout Peak
7,749 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing
camping
Best Seasons
spring
fall
Gateway Towns
Truth or Consequences, NM
Las Cruces, NM
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.