Ladrones May 2026

: The range's highest point, rising dramatically from the Rio Grande Valley. It is known for its steep, off-trail terrain and isolation.

: The name was later changed to the Mariana Islands in honor of Queen Mariana of Austria, though "Ladrones" remained on many maps for centuries. Hike Sierra Ladrones and Ladron Peak - Stav is Lost Ladrones

: The range contains thick sections of Pennsylvanian-age rocks (roughly 300 million years old), including the Sandia, Gray Mesa, and Atrasado formations. : The range's highest point, rising dramatically from