Geology

Truchas Peak

Rio Arriba County, NM

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High summit of the Truchas Peaks massif in the Pecos Wilderness—classic southern Sangre de Cristo geology and alpine ridge walking above the Pecos and Truchas drainages. A field summit pin for serious backcountry approaches, not a roadside overlook.

Field facts

RegionRio Arriba County, NM
Coordinates35.9624, -105.6452
CountyRio Arriba
Feature classSummit
GNIS928831
UnitPecos Wilderness / Santa Fe NF

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