Sierra de las Uvas Mountains Wilderness Area · Trailwind

Sierra de las Uvas Mountains Wilderness Area is a designated wilderness area in New Mexico, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.About Sierra de las Uvas Mountains Wilderness Area The Sierra de las Uvas Mountains Wilderness Area is located in the south-central portion of New Mexico in the Chihuahuan Desert. The area is a mountain complex of tilted, bedded volcanic rock. The western slopes are gentle, while cliffs dominate the east side. The landform is characterized by mesas, buttes, and canyons. The vegetation is primarily grasses and desert shrubs, with juniper on north facing slopes at higher elevations. Rimrock along the mesas provides nesting sites for many raptors.Things to do at Sierra de las Uvas Mountains Wilderness Area

Hiking

Dispersed Camping

Wilderness

Photography

Stargazing

Wildlife viewing

Quick facts

Managed by: Bureau of Land Management

Designation: designated wilderness area

State: New Mexico

6 recorded activities

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