Lincoln National Forest, National Forest in Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico, USA
Lincoln National Forest extends across 1.1 million acres of land, ranging from desert grasslands at 4,000 feet to subalpine forests at 11,500 feet elevation.
The forest gained its federal protection status in 1902 when President Theodore Roosevelt established it as Lincoln Forest Reserve through Presidential Proclamation.
Native American tribes resided in the area for thousands of years, leaving archaeological evidence of their settlements throughout the forest landscape.
The forest maintains over 300 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, with multiple camping grounds and visitor centers.
The forest became the birthplace of Smokey Bear, following the rescue of a bear cub during the Capitan Gap Fire of 1950.
Location: New Mexico
Inception: July 26, 1902
Operator: United States Forest Service
Website: http://fs.usda.gov/lincoln
GPS coordinates: 32.83333,-105.68333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
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