San Pedro Parks Wilderness
In 1931, the Chief of the Forest Service classified a 41,132-acre area in the San Pedro Mountains of western New Mexico as a Primitive Area. Ten years later the Secretary of Agriculture recognized the land as a Wild Area. In 1965 the San Pedro Parks Wilderness was designated.
The defining features of the Parks are large grassy meadows framed by dense stands of spruce and mixed conifer trees. Elk, deer, black bear, turkey and other wildlife call this expansive grounds their home. The San Pedro Parks is also open to cattle grazing for ranchers with permits.
The San Pedro Parks Wilderness is located in the southern portion of the Coyote Ranger District and the northern portion of the Cuba Ranger Districts. Access is possible through both districts.
Fishing/Hiking/Cross-country Skiing – The San Gregorio Lake is the main body of water in the Parks. Various streams cut through the meadows and mountains supporting the native Rio Grande Cutthroat population. Fishing and hiking in the Parks is a popular summer pastime in the Parks. In the winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular. |
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