West Blue Mountain (New Mexico)

West Blue Mountain
West Blue Mountain

Location in New Mexico

Highest point
Elevation 10,340 ft (3,150 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence 3,136 ft (956 m)[1]
Coordinates 33°39′53″N 107°26′43″W / 33.6647871°N 107.4453143°W / 33.6647871; -107.4453143Coordinates: 33°39′53″N 107°26′43″W / 33.6647871°N 107.4453143°W / 33.6647871; -107.4453143[2]
Geography
Location Socorro County, New Mexico, U.S.
Parent range San Mateo Mountains
Topo map USGS Blue Mountain
Climbing
Easiest route Difficult trail hike

West Blue Mountain is the highest peak in the San Mateo Mountains of southwestern New Mexico, in the United States. It rises in the southern half of the range, far from any paved road, making access difficult and traffic on the surrounding trails very light.[3] Its summit is the highest point in the Apache Kid Wilderness of the Cibola National Forest.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "West Blue Mountain, New Mexico". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
  2. "West Blue Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
  3. Butterfield, Mike; Greene, Peter (2006). Mike Butterfield's Guide to the Mountains of New Mexico. New Mexico Magazine Press. ISBN 978-0-937206-88-1.


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