Geology

Signal Peak Trailhead

Grant County, NM

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USFS trailhead on NM 15 for Signal Peak Trail #742 in the Pinos Altos Mountains north of Silver City—a steep mixed-conifer climb to a historic fire lookout (~9,000 ft) with commanding views over the Gila Wilderness and southern ranges. A classic Grant County high-country geology-and-summit destination distinct from already-mapped Burro Peak, Three Sisters, Pinos Altos townsite, and Gila Hot Springs.

Field facts

RegionGrant County, NM
Coordinates32.9395, -108.1972
CountyGrant
ManagerGila National Forest — Silver City Ranger District
TrailSignal Peak Trail #742
SummitSignal Peak lookout ~9,000 ft (GNIS Signal Peak)
ViewsGila Wilderness west/north; Mexican-border ranges south

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