Cerro de las Mitras

Cerro de las Mitras (English: Miter Hill or Miter Mountain), named for its distinctive miter-shaped structures at the very top viewed from the northern side, is another symbol of the landscape of the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. Located in the cities of Monterrey, Santa Catarina and García. Being part of the Cumbres National park by the Mexican government, the mountain is often climbed by hikers. The ascent is considered fairly difficult to complete. A panoramic view of the city of Monterrey can be seen from the top. The south/southeast face of the mountain is source of raw material for the local concrete manufacturers (the craters are noticeable in the photos for their lighter gray colors). Some other known mountains or elevations of...