Organ Mountains Wilderness Area · NM

Organ Mountains Wilderness Area is a designated wilderness area in New Mexico, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.About Organ Mountains Wilderness Area The Organ Mountains Wilderness Area is located in south-central New Mexico on the eastern edge of Las Cruces. The Organ Mountains range from 4,600 to just over 9,000 feet, and are so named because of the steep, needle-like spires that resemble the pipes of an organ. Alligator juniper, gray oak, mountain mahogany and sotol are the dominant plant species here, but in the upper elevations stands of ponderosa pine may be found. Seasonal springs and streams occur in canyon bottoms, with a few perennial springs that support riparian habitats. Wildlife includes desert mule deer, mountain lion, a variety of song birds, and a race of the Colorado chipmunk. The WSA includes the Baylor Pass National Recreation Trail. Per the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act which becaThings to do at Organ Mountains Wilderness Area