Sierra Grande

Sierra Grande
Sierra Grande seen from the top of Capulin Volcano.
Highest point
Elevation8,723 ft (2,659 m) NAVD 88
Prominence1,880 ft (570 m)
Coordinates36°42′20″N 103°52′36″W / 36.7055807°N 103.8766323°W / 36.7055807; -103.8766323
Geography
LocationUnion County, New Mexico, U.S.
Topo mapUSGS Capulin
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Volcanic fieldRaton-Clayton volcanic field
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Sierra Grande is an extinct stratovolcano in northeastern New Mexico that rises 2,200 feet above the surrounding plain. It is part of the inactive Raton-Clayton volcanic field.