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Mountain Range
moderate
Silver City Range
New Mexico
Elevation Range
6,500 ft - 8,228 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
32.8127, -108.3514
About Silver City Range
The Silver City Range is a small but rugged mountain range located in southwestern New Mexico. Situated within the Gila National Forest, the range is characterized by steep, rocky terrain, deep canyons, and dense pine-oak forests. The highest peaks rise over 8,000 feet, offering panoramic views of the surrounding desert landscape. The range's remote and undeveloped nature provides a truly wild and secluded outdoor experience for adventurous visitors.
Notable Peaks
Silver Peak
8,228 ft
McKenna Peak
8,125 ft
Dry Canyon Peak
7,869 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Silver City, NM
Gila, NM
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.
