About Ojito Wilderness Area
Ojito Wilderness encompasses more than 11,000 acres of rugged high desert southwest of San Ysidro, New Mexico. Visitors will encounter steep mesas, box canyons, hoodoos, and multicolored sandstone formations shaped by millions of years of erosion. Things to Do Hike and Explore : Non-motorized backcountry travel is encouraged in Ojito Wilderness Area. In addition, there are two hiking trails – Seismosaurus Trail and Hoodoo Trail. Both depart from the same parking area and are about two miles round trip. To access the trails from the parking area: Seismosaurus Trail: Cross the road to the north and go through the pedestrian gate. This trail leads to where a Seismosaurus dinosaur skeleton was once excavated. Hoodoo Trail: Walk about 400 feet east on the road until you reach the primitive trai
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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
Plan your visit
Ojito Wilderness Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.
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