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Mountain Range
moderate
Zuñi Mountains
New Mexico
Elevation Range
6,500 ft - 11,300 ft
Notable Peaks
2
Coordinates
35.1382, -108.2729
About Zuñi Mountains
The Zuñi Mountains are a compact mountain range located in western New Mexico, near the Arizona border. This range is part of the Cibola National Forest and features rugged, volcanic terrain with dramatic cliffs, canyons, and rock formations. The landscape is dominated by ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forests, with piñon-juniper woodlands at lower elevations. Wildlife in the range includes elk, mule deer, black bear, and a variety of bird species.
Notable Peaks
Mount Sedgwick
9,279 ft
Mount Taylor
11,301 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Grants, NM
Gallup, NM
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.