Wilderness Study Areas

Trail Overview

This trail follows BLM 1103 from the floor of the Rio Puerco Valley up a steep, rocky section to the top of a mesa. The route travels between the Ignacio Chavez Wilderness Study Area, Chamisa Wilderness Study Area and the Empedrado Wilderness Study Area . There are numerous pull off parking spaces on the top of the mesa for a peaceful, tranquil experience.

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Difficulty

There is a steep rocky section early in the route as it climbs the mesa.

History

The Ignacio Chavez Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is 33,300 acres, the Chamisa WSA is 13,700 acres and the Empedrado WSA is 9,007 acres.

Technical Rating

Wilderness Study Areas can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV
• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike