Peloncillo Mountains

The Peloncillo Mountains stretch approximately 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border north to the Gila River. The range is situated southeast of the Chiricahua Mountains and just north of the U.S.-Mexico border. It is located approximately one hour east of Douglas, AZ, and one hour south of Lordsburg, NM.

The mountains rise abruptly from a sea of desert grassland, contributing to the Coronado’s “sky island” character. Elevations range from 4,570 feet to 6,647 feet. The range straddles the Arizona-New Mexico border, with 81 percent resting in New Mexico. The 19,056-acre Bunk Robinson Wilderness Study Area and the 12,163-acre Whitmire Canyon Wilderness Study Area flank the Geronimo Trail Road to the south and north, respectively. The 3,436-acre Guadalupe Canyon Zoological Area forms part of the Peloncillo Ecosystem Management Area’s southern boundary and is almost entirely contained within the Bunk Robinson Wilderness Study Area.

There are no developed recreational areas in the Peloncillo Mountains of the Coronado National Forest, but ample dispersed camping and primitive recreation opportunities make this mountain range a must for those looking for a secluded, rugged adventure.