Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness

Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness is a designated wilderness area, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.About Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah WildernessAh‑Shi‑Sle‑Pah Wilderness in northwestern New Mexico features rolling badlands, colorful mudstone and sandstone hoodoos, petrified wood, and scientifically important fossils dating to the late Cretaceous. This desert landscape of sagebrush, piñon‑juniper, and Great Basin scrub offers intrepid visitors the opportunity to experience rugged badlands and paleontological heritage firsthand. The area is remote and largely undeveloped to preserve its wilderness character. There are no facilities within the Wilderness Area. Things to Do Hike and Explore: Non-motorized backcountry travel is encouraged in Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness Area. Hiking involves roaming through soft clay hills and sandstone outcrops without marked trails. Hunt: Allowed with the proper license and permit. Follow New Mexico DepThings to do at Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness

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Managed by: Bureau of Land Management

Designation: designated wilderness area

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