Devil's Backbone Wilderness Study Area · NM · Trailwind

Devil's Backbone Wilderness Study Area is a designated wilderness area in New Mexico, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.About Devil's Backbone Wilderness Study Area The Devil's Backbone WSA is characterized by its knife-edged ridges and peaks rising above the surrounding desert grassland. The north contains piсon-juniper while the south is comprised of rocky grasslands. A great number of raptors, including one pair of golden eagles, nests in the area. Mountains lions are also seen on occasion.Things to do at Devil's Backbone Wilderness Study Area

Hiking

Wildlife viewing

Dispersed Camping

Birding

Photography

Stargazing

Quick facts

Managed by: Bureau of Land Management

Designation: designated wilderness area

State: New Mexico

6 recorded activities

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