Cerro de las 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.