📜 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.