📜 Chicoma Mountain is the highest peak in the Jemez Mountains and a traditional center of the Pueblo world. Known as "place of much rock," it is believed to be the center of the world.

Why Go

🏔️ Strikingly beautiful mountain with iconic triangular meadow
🙏 Sacred site for Pueblo people, featuring a shrine with traditional offerings
🔭 Panoramic views of surrounding mountain ranges, Los Alamos, and Espanola
🚶 Accessible to visitors from the north for hiking and exploration
🦅 Spot wildlife like elk

Why Avoid

⚠️ No established trail to the summit, requires bushwhacking
🐻 Presence of black bears and mountain lions, requiring caution
🗺️ A good GPS is essential for navigation due to lack of trails, making it easy to get lost
🚫 Sacred site, visitors must be mindful and not tamper with shrine

Tips

🌶️ Carry pepper spray for protection against wildlife

🅿️ Parking Clear parking area available at 26 miles on 31 Mile Road/State Highway 565. A rougher dirt road extends into the forest from this parking area.