Mount Taylor
Mount Taylor is a prominent volcanic peak in northwestern New Mexico, offering hiking, cultural sites, and panoramic views from its 11,300-foot summit.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | High Plains/Northwest |
| Subregion | Northwest |
| Country | USA |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola County |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 35.306 |
| Longitude | -107.659 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEMount Taylor is a large, 11,300-foot (~3,445 m) volcano located in northwestern New Mexico, near Grants and Cibola National Forest. The mountain is of andesitic volcanic origin, with a broad, gently sloping summit and steep sides. It holds deep cultural significance to Native tribes — including the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni — and there are multiple sacred sites on and around the mountain that require respect and customary protocols. Recreationally, the area supports moderate hiking routes that reach near the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding desert and mesas, as well as access to nearby desert and pinyon-juniper landscapes. Visitors come for native heritage, scenic vistas, and the chance to experience relatively high-elevation desert terrain close to urban centers like Grants and Albuquerque.
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