Blue Range Wilderness
The 29,304 acre Blue Range Wilderness was designated in 1980 and is located on the western border of New Mexico and is managed by the Gila National Forest. It adjoins the Blue Range Primitive Area, which is managed by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in Arizona.
General Information
New Mexico's Blue Range Wilderness is tucked into the Blue Range Mountains and halved by the Mogollon Rim. Grassland foothills rise to juniper woodland and higher up to peaks forested in ponderosa pine, spruce and fir.
You can consider crossing the wilderness via 8.8-mile WS Mountain Trail, which starts at Pueblo Park Campground, continues along the rugged Pueblo Creek and Bear Creek drainages, and ends in Arizona. Trail markers can be difficult to find. Water is ephemeral, and if found should be filtered.
No pass required
No motorized or mechanized uses allowed, except those allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Please contact the Gila National Forest Supervisors Office at 575-388-8201 for information about outfitters and guides who are authorized to operate on the forest.
Address: Hwy 180 S, 18 Ranger Station Rd., P.O. Box 8 Glenwood, NM 88309
Phone: (575) 539-2481
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
