Record SL-647672 · Wikidata Q96372493
Atalaya Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
2,779
m
9,117 ft
Prominence
220 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
35.6678° N,
105.8764° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaAtalaya Mountain is a mountain peak located within the Santa Fe National Forest, in northern New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe Mountains in the Sangre de Cristo Range, a subrange of the Southern Rocky Mountains. A relevant viewscape from the city of Santa Fe, there are no higher peaks between the city and Atalaya Mountain to the east. Viewed from the city, Atalaya Mountain is framed by Sun Mountain to the right (south), Picacho Peak to the left (north), and Thompson Peak behind it. Atalaya Mountain is accessible by following the Atalaya Trail, or via the Dale Ball Trails from the direction of Picacho Peak and trail marker number 36.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picacho Peak | 2,590 m | NW 322° | 1.5 km |
| Talaya Hill | 2,395 m | NW 307° | 1.9 km |
| Sierra Pelada | 2,962 m | S 166° | 3.1 km |
| Moon Mountain | 2,464 m | SW 243° | 3.1 km |
| Sun Mountain | 2,424 m | W 254° | 3.4 km |
| Fat Hill | 2,321 m | NW 308° | 3.5 km |