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Sierra Negra (4580m)

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Sierra Negra stands at 4580 meters in Mexico, part of the Sierra Madre, North America. This peak is classified as a volcanic.

Sierra Negra — 4,580m — Mexico — watercolor illustration
Elevation
4580 m
Prominence
— m
Coordinates
18.985000, -97.303056
Type
volcanic

Elevation Comparison

Sea Level 0 m Ben Nevis 1,345 m Mont Blanc 4,808 m Denali 6,190 m Mt. Everest 8,849 m Sierra Negra 4580 m

About This Mountain

Sierra Negra (4580m) is a volcanic peak in the Sierra Madre, Mexico. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A prominent Mexican stratovolcano visible from major cities, with a classic cone and seasonal climbing conditions.

Routes

Normal Route (Sierra Negra) 2
12.00 km · 4.0h

Seasonal Conditions

January
-5°C
2/5
February
-9°C
3/5
March
-12°C
3/5
April
-11°C
3/5
May
-9°C
3/5
June
-9°C
3/5
July
-5°C
3/5
August
-2°C
3/5
September
3°C
4/5
October
3°C
4/5
November
2°C
4/5
December
-2°C
3/5

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

Topographic contour map of Sierra Negra (4580m)

The topographic contour map of Sierra Negra (4580m) in the Sierra Madre shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 100m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 500m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 4,580m summit).

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile of Sierra Negra (4580m)

The east–west elevation profile of Sierra Negra (4580m) in the Sierra Madre shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 4,580m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.

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