Mount Walter, Mountain summit in Taos Mountains, New Mexico, US.
Mount Walter stands at 13,141 feet above sea level as part of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains within the Rocky Mountain range.
The Wheeler Peak Wilderness area, which includes Mount Walter, received its protected status designation from Congress in 1964, encompassing 19,661 acres.
The mountain provides a natural observation point for studying local wildlife, including populations of bighorn sheep that inhabit the surrounding Carson National Forest.
Access to Mount Walter requires following NM state road 522 north from Taos, then turning onto NM 150 toward the Taos Ski Valley trailhead.
With only 53 feet of topographic prominence from its neighboring Wheeler Peak, Mount Walter holds the distinction of being New Mexico's second-highest named summit.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 36.56102,-105.41450
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01
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