Cerro Grande, Mountain summit in Sandoval County, New Mexico, US

Cerro Grande is a 10,207-foot (3,111 m) summit on the rim of the Valles Caldera, just north of New Mexico State Road 4 in Sandoval County. Its slopes were covered mainly with ponderosa pine and aspen, with a rincon, a characteristic meadow, on and south of the summit. A 2.3-mile trail with 1,200 feet of elevation gain reaches the top.

The mountain is part of the Los Alamos Volcanic Field, formed over a million years ago through volcanic activity. This geological process shaped the entire Jemez Mountains range in the area.

The surrounding area contains archaeological evidence of ancient human settlements, with numerous Native American artifacts discovered throughout the Bandelier National Monument region.

Visitors should bring plenty of water since no water sources are available along the trail. The hike requires good physical fitness and appropriate gear due to the elevation gain and steep sections.

Cerro Grande sits on the rim of the Valles Caldera, so from the 10,207-foot summit the view drops west into Valle Grande and south into upper Frijoles Canyon. The peak is reached by a 2.3-mile trail from State Road 4 that climbs 1,200 feet.