New Mexico mountains

Wheeler Peak (13,161 ft) is the highest peak in New Mexico, and hiking to its summit requires crossing a boulder field, navigating steep switchbacks, and traversing a narrow ridgeline before reaching the summit.
The Sandia Mountains are a popular hiking destination, with the most popular peak being Sandia Peak (10,378 ft), which can be reached via the Sandia Peak Tramway or by hiking the challenging La Luz Trail, which gains over 3,000 feet in elevation in just 7 miles.
The Organ Mountains in southern New Mexico are known for their unique and dramatic rocky formations, with the most popular hike being to the summit of Organ Needle (8,990 ft), which involves a steep scramble up a rocky gully to reach the exposed summit block.
The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are the southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains, and the most popular hike is to the summit of Mount Baldy (12,441 ft), which involves hiking along a scenic ridgeline and summiting the second highest peak in New Mexico.
The Jemez Mountains are a volcanic range that is home to several popular hikes, including the summit of Chicoma Mountain (11,561 ft), which is the highest point in the range and requires a challenging cross-country ascent to reach its summit.

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"First hike of the new year to take it fairly easy given we've all had illnesses or ailments recently. Spent much of the time picking up copious amounts of garbage - enough to fill a large garbage bag. " — rick-brown • Jan 5, 2025

"Rigorous hike to the summit and back on a beautiful Halloween Day. Actually took longer to descend than ascend due to the steep slopes and scree. We walked adjacent to the trail in some places to avoid the loose scree. " — rick-brown • Oct 31, 2024

"Late afternoon and evening hike from Sandia Crest down to Peak 10,211 and back up to the Crest. Then enjoyed viewing the sunset and recently discovered comet from Sandia Crest. Fall colors are just past prime but still lovely. " — rick-brown • Oct 14, 2024

"Late afternoon and evening hike from Sandia Crest down to Peak 10,211 and back up to the Crest. Then enjoyed viewing the sunset and Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS from Sandia Crest. Fall colors are just past prime but still lovely. " — rick-brown • Oct 14, 2024

" Woke up before work with the strong desire to stand on top of a rock but not too much time to do it. I was the first person in the parking lot at about 7:30am. Half of the loop is closed, so I did an out and back on what was essentially the back half of the loop. Very moderate hike with ladders. Enjoyed the caves and petroglyphs as well as the beautiful (around 50F) weather. Was planning to head straight into the office after my walk but the soft tuff is now all over my pants!" — broallen • Oct 9, 2024