Dome Wilderness

Dome Wilderness is a protected wilderness area within Santa Fe National Forest featuring mountain slopes, ridges, and natural rock formations across varied terrain. The landscape includes open elevations mixed with forested sections that create diverse hiking environments.

Congress designated this land as a protected wilderness area in 1980, placing it under Forest Service management. A major fire in 1996 substantially altered the landscape, creating visible contrasts between burned and unburned sections.

The land contains numerous prehistoric sites and holds traditional importance to local Navajo and Pueblo communities who inhabited the region.

Multiple trailheads provide access to hiking paths throughout the area and connect to routes leading toward Bandelier National Monument. Visitors can choose between shorter day hikes and longer exploration routes depending on their fitness level and time available.

A 1996 fire altered the landscape substantially, creating a distinct contrast between burned sections and the surrounding Santa Fe National Forest.

Location: New Mexico

GPS coordinates: 35.73740,-106.37300

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22