Taos Mountains

The Taos Mountains, part of the Sangre de Cristo Range, are a rugged mountain system located in northern New Mexico. This range is characterized by steep, alpine terrain with numerous high peaks, deep canyons, and alpine lakes. The mountains are largely composed of metamorphic and igneous rock, with dramatic ridgelines and cirques sculpted by glacial activity. Forests of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and aspen cover the lower slopes, transitioning to high-altitude spruce-fir forests and alpine tundra near the summits.