Chicoma Mountain, Mountain summit in New Mexico, US
Chicoma Mountain stands at 11,561 feet as the highest point in the Jemez Mountains, featuring a triangular meadow on its southern slope.
The mountain formed from an ancient supervolcano that collapsed after magma depletion, creating the surrounding peaks near the Valles Caldera.
Seven rain roads extend from the summit shrine, marking sacred pilgrimage paths from Taos, San Juan, Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, Jemez, Cochiti, and Navajo territories.
Access to the peak requires navigating 26 miles of dirt roads from Española, followed by a trek through dense forest without established trails.
The mountain contains a high tree line that extends near the summit, offering views of Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and Española along the Rio Grande.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 36.00780,-106.38420
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:10
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