About Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness
Ah‑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 Dep
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Weather data & source
Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data
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Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah Wilderness is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.
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