Nacimiento Mountains

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The Nacimientogebirge (also Sierra Nacimiento Nacimiento Mountains or ) is a mountain range in New Mexico, USA. It lies west of the Jemez Mountains near Cuba. The highest point of the mountain range is the San Pedro peak whose height is 3224 meters.

Nacimiento is indeed relatively low height, but is also geologically interesting as it forms the western boundary of the Rio Grande Rift. This is a great rift through which the Rio Grande flows. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the east of the Rio Grande Rift are, are significantly higher and weathered than the Nacimiento Mountains, which consist of long, gentle rifts that rise at any point on the tree line. The Jemez Mountains lie between the Sangre de Cristos and Nacimientos and are often mistaken for a part of the Rift valley. In fact, they are of volcanic origin.

A large part of the mountain is located in the area of ​​San Pedro Park and is under protection. The area is crossed by several hiking trails and is a popular destination for trekkers. The precipitation in this region is greater than in many other mountain areas of New Mexico, as it is directly upwind no higher mountain chains. Therefore, the trails are near the mountains most of the year on soft and moist. San Gregorio, a quarry in the southern part of the nature reserve, is a popular spot for anglers.