Big Hatchet Peak, Mountain summit in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, US.
Big Hatchet Peak rises 8,356 feet above sea level, featuring steep north and west faces that stand 4,000 feet above the surrounding valley floors.
The mountain formation dates back to the Paleozoic era, consisting of limestone layers combined with Cretaceous shale and sandstone geological structures.
The Bureau of Land Management maintains this remote wilderness area, which serves as a natural habitat for desert bighorn sheep and numerous raptor species.
Access to the summit requires navigating unpaved roads from Hachita, followed by a hike along the South Ridge trail from Thompson Canyon.
The peak offers views extending into Mexico's Sierra Madre Occidental, the Gila Wilderness, and across the convergence of the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 31.63566,-108.39865
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:02
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