Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness
Overview
Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Bloomfield, New Mexico. The Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness is located in northwestern New Mexico and is a badland area of rolling water-carved clay hills. The area is rich in fossils and has little vegetation to conceal geological formations. The thin vegetation includes sagebrush, pińon-juniper, Great Basin scrubland, and grassland. It is a landscape of sandstone cap rocks and scenic olive-colored hills. Water in this area is scarce and there are no trails; however, the area is scenic and contains soft colors rarely seen elsewhere.
Things to Do at Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness include:
Nearby Activities
- Hiking
- Photography
- Wilderness
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
From US Highway 550, 7.5 miles northwest of Nageezi, NM (which is 44.5 miles northwest of Cuba, NM) turn left onto NM 57. Drive south/southwest approximately 13.5 miles, at which point NM 57 forms the boundary of the WSA. For the next 4 3/4 miles, the WSA will be on your right.
GPS Coordinates: 36.16254556000000, -107.91644640000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: 505-564-7600
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