Chama River Canyon Wilderness, U.S. Wilderness Area in New Mexico.
The 50,300-acre Chama River Canyon Wilderness features sandstone cliffs rising 1,500 feet above the river, with ponderosa pine forests covering the slopes.
The United States Congress established the Chama River Canyon Wilderness in February 1978 through the Endangered American Wilderness Act to protect natural resources.
The Continental Divide Trail crosses through the wilderness at Scull Bridge, connecting hikers to a network of paths across the American landscape.
Access to the wilderness area requires permits for boating activities, with a lottery system determining launch dates to maintain environmental protection.
Six miles of the Rio Chama flow through multi-colored sandstone canyons, creating natural corridors where black bears, mountain lions, and elk roam freely.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 36.33490,-106.66100
Latest update: May 12, 2025 12:10
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