Truchas Peak — Local services in New Mexico

Truchas Peak, the second highest peak in New Mexico is in the Pecos Wilderness part of the Santa Fe Nat. Forest, it is 26 miles from Santa Fe. The name of the peak means Trout, and it is also the most southernly peak / land area in the U.S that rises above 13,000 ft (3,962 m). With South Truchas Peak aprox. 13,108 ft. Elevation (3995 m). The entire mountain is a north-south trending massif, with four identifiable summits, North Truchas Peak, Middle Truchas Peak, Medio Truchas Peak and South Truchas Peak the highest. The North Truchas peak itself borders on the Carson National Forest, and is considered an Independant peak. With a true wilderness character to the group and a skyline trail toward the summit. To be...

best new mexico mountain near santa fe love the hike about 15 miles off the pecos state highway love the vistas the best mountain...

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