White Mountain Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Sierra Blanca Mountains, New Mexico, US
The White Mountain Wilderness spans 46,963 acres across the Lincoln National Forest, featuring elevations from 6,400 to 11,580 feet at Lookout Mountain.
The United States Congress established this area as a primitive zone in 1933, later redesignating it under the Wilderness Act of 1964.
Native American tribes created numerous pathways throughout the region, establishing connections that remain visible in the current trail network.
The wilderness contains nearly two dozen maintained trails ranging from 0.8 to 20 miles, accessible through various trailheads along New Mexico highways 48 and 37.
This protected zone encompasses four distinct life zones, including pinyon-juniper, ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, and sub-alpine forest environments.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 33.43750,-105.75000
Latest update: March 25, 2025 10:36
Lincoln National Forest
67.5 km
Fort Stanton
22 km
Carrizozo Malpais
51.1 km
White Oaks
34.5 km
Bonito Lake
2.7 km
Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
26.4 km
Fox Cave
22.8 km
Lincoln Historic District
34.7 km
Monjeau Lookout
1.9 km
Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area
26.1 km
Carrizozo Woman's Club
25.8 km
Peter and Henriette Wyeth Hurd House
39.2 km
Old Dowlin Mill
15.9 km
Fort Stanton Museum
21.8 km
Ruidoso Public Library
12.7 km
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
13.7 km
Tunstall Store
34.3 km
Fort Stanton Hospital Administration Building
21.7 km
Montano Store
34.4 km
Smokey Bear Vista Point
24.2 km
Convento
34.4 km
Anderson-Freeman Museum and Visitors Center
34.4 km
Curry Saloon
34 km
Old Lincoln County Courthouse
33.9 km
Smokey Bear Interpretive Trail
20.3 km
Dr. Woods House
34.1 km
Torreon
34.3 km
Thomas W. Watson House
34.2 kmReviews
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