Prominent 8,400-ft granite peak of the Cookes Range Wilderness Study Area north of Deming—a landmark of the southern New Mexico desert skyline and a strenuous public-land scramble/hike on BLM terrain. Named for Lt. Col. Philip St. George Cooke of the Mormon Battalion route; NMBGMR treats it as a classic southwestern New Mexico geologic landmark.
Field facts
| Region | Luna County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.5357, -107.7315 |
| Managing agency | BLM (Cookes Range WSA) |
| Summit elev. | ~8,404 ft |
| Rock | Tertiary granite intrusive / range core |
| Access | Remote BLM roads + cross-country/use trails |
| Landmark tour | NMBGMR Cookes Peak tour |
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Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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