Pecos Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in northern New Mexico, US.
The Pecos Wilderness encompasses 223,667 acres within the Santa Fe National Forest and Carson National Forest, featuring peaks, valleys, and dense forests.
Congress designated this territory as a protected wilderness area in 1964, with an additional 55,000 acres gaining protection status in 1980.
Archaeological discoveries in the region revealed artifacts from the Paleo-Indian Period dating between 7,000 and 6,000 BC, indicating early human presence.
Visitors access fifteen lakes for fishing activities, with rainbow trout, brown trout, and cutthroat trout swimming in the clear mountain waters.
The wilderness contains some of New Mexico's highest elevations, including South Truchas Peak at 13,102 feet, within the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 35.89390,-105.64500
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:33
New Mexico Governor's Mansion
33.4 km
Truchas Peak
7.6 km
Hermit Peak
26.6 km
Fort Marcy
34.5 km
Poeh Museum
33.1 km
San José de Gracia Church
28.3 km
Hyde Memorial State Park
24.6 km
Scottish Rite Temple
34.6 km
Upaya Institute and Zen Center
33.4 km
Acequia Madre
34.7 km
Archbishop Lamy's Chapel
30 km
Santa Fe Opera
30.9 km
Reredos of Our Lady of Light
34.3 km
Poeh Center
33.1 km
Cross of the Martyrs
34.6 km
St. Vrain's Mill
29.9 km
Daniel Cassidy and Sons General Merchandise Store
27.1 km
Allison Dormitory
34.5 km
Dale Ball Trails
32 km
Cassidy Mill
27.8 km
Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary
31.6 km
Crosby Theatre
30.9 km
Hayt-Wientge House
34.6 km
Arroyo de la Cañada Ancha
29.1 km
Nambe Falls Reservoir
23.7 km
Pecos River Bridge
17.4 km
Las Trampas Historic District
28.3 km
Sheldon Parsons House and Studio
34.5 kmReviews
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