Elevation 2000 Location Nuevo León, Mexico | Translation Miter Hill (Spanish) Easiest route Hiking | |
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Similar Cerro de la Silla, Cerro del Topo Chico, La Huasteca, Cerro de Chipinque, Mitras | ||
Cerro de las Mitras (literally 'Hill of the Mitres'), named for its distinctive mitre-shaped structures at the very top viewed from the northern side, is a symbol of the landscape of the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. Located in the cities of Monterrey, Santa Catarina and García.
Map of Cerro de las Mitras, Nuevo Le%C3%B3n, Mexico
Being part of the Cumbres national park, the mountain is often climbed by hikers. The ascent is considered fairly difficult. A panoramic view of the city of Monterrey can be seen from the top.
The south/southeast face of the mountain was a source of raw material for the local concrete manufacturers; the resulting pits are noticeable in the photos for their lighter gray colors.
Some other known mountains or elevations of the zone are: the Cerro de la Silla, the Sierra Madre Oriental and Cerro de Chipinque (with its famous M-shaped figure), the Cerro del Topo Chico, Cerro del Obispado, Cerro de la Loma Larga and La Huasteca.