Cooke's Range Wilderness Study Area · NM · Trailwind

Cooke's Range Wilderness Study Area is a designated wilderness area in New Mexico, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.About Cooke's Range Wilderness Study Area The Cooke's Range WSA is located in southern New Mexico about 60 miles from Las Cruces. The central feature in the WSA is Cooke's Peak, which rises over 3,600 feet above the surrounding plains. The northern portion is extremely rugged while the southern portion is rolling and includes open hills cut by deep canyons. Vegetation consists of piсon and juniper woodlands as well as mixed desert shrubs. The cliffs in the higher elevations provide nesting sites for birds of prey. Mogollon style petroglyphs are found at Frying Pan Spring.Things to do at Cooke's Range Wilderness Study Area

Hiking

Dispersed Camping

Wildlife viewing

Photography

Stargazing

Quick facts

Managed by: Bureau of Land Management

Designation: designated wilderness area

State: New Mexico

5 recorded activities

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