Granite Peak
About
Granite Peak is a summit in New Mexico's Aldo Leopold Wilderness, part of the Black Range Ranger District of Gila National Forest. The nearest town is Kingston, about 6.5 miles away. The peak sits within designated wilderness, so trips here start from the surrounding trail network rather than a developed site. Several trails lie close by, including Coffee at about 2.5 miles, Sids Prong Trail #121 at 3.1 miles and Victorio Park Trail #794 at 3.2 miles. For overnight stays, Kingston Campground is about 6.7 miles from the peak.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
9,285 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Granite Peak
New Mexico
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
Where it is
- Aldo Leopold Wilderness · Wilderness
- Black Range Ranger District · Ranger district
- Gila National Forest · National forest
- Nearest town
- Kingston, New Mexico · 6.5 mi
Source: Wilderness.net boundaries; USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Gila National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Gila National Forest Occupancy and Use Prohibitions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Vandalism on forest defers maintenance, decreases public safety
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Potentially Dangerous Animal Encounters
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Harmful algae detected in Lake Roberts
caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- CoffeeHiking2.5 mi
- Sids Prong Trail #121Hiking3.1 mi
- Victorio Park Trail #794Hiking3.2 mi
- Ash Creek Trail #307Hiking3.5 mi
- Animas Divide Trail (117)Hiking3.5 mi
- Cdt JovHiking3.5 mi
- Kingston CampgroundCamping6.7 mi
- Iron Creek CampgroundCamping6.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
