Horse Mountain Wilderness Study Area · NM · Trailwind

Horse Mountain Wilderness Study Area is a designated wilderness area in New Mexico, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.About Horse Mountain Wilderness Study Area Rising above the grassy plains of San Agustin, Horse Mountain, at 9,450 feet, provides sweeping views across west-central New Mexico. On south-facing slopes, you will find one-seed juniper, alligator juniper, and two-leaf piсon, while on north-facing slopes, you will find ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, and Mexican white pine. Horse Mountain is an isolated forest and woodland providing habitat for wildlife including mule deer, elk, golden eagles, mountain lions, bobcats, and occasionally, bald eagles.Things to do at Horse Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Hiking

Wildlife viewing

Camping

Dispersed Camping

Wilderness

Quick facts

Managed by: Bureau of Land Management

Designation: designated wilderness area

State: New Mexico

5 recorded activities

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