Gravel Hills

The Gravel Hills are a small mountain range located in north-central New Mexico, just south of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This compact range is characterized by rounded, gravel-covered peaks that rise abruptly from the surrounding high desert landscape. The terrain is rugged, with steep canyons and rocky outcroppings interspersed among the gravel hills. Vegetation is sparse, consisting mainly of hardy shrubs, grasses, and occasional piñon-juniper forests. Despite their modest elevation, the Gravel Hills offer dramatic views of the surrounding desert and distant mountain ranges.