Eagle Peak Wilderness Study Area

Overview

Eagle Peak Wilderness Study Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Quemado, New Mexico. The Eagle Peak WSA is located in western New Mexico. It is characterized by rolling topography and broken by sandstone and basalt mesas and canyons. Volcanic features include large cinder cones and lava flows. Vegetation consists of grassland and piсon-juniper woodland.

Things to Do at Eagle Peak Wilderness Study Area

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Eagle Peak Wilderness Study Area include:

Nearby Activities

Hiking

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

From Highway 60, drive approximately 20 miles west of Quemado to County Road A7/McKinley Ranch Road. Highway road signs at the intersection indicate a road to the town of Luna (County Road B7) to the south. Turn north (right) on County Road A7/McKinley Ranch Road which is immediately opposite of the road to Luna and drive north for approximately 2.8 miles. From this point, the WSA will be on your right for approximately 1.2 miles.

GPS Coordinates: 34.36444306000000, -108.73945890000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: 575-835-0412

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Additional Information

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