Rito Perro Trail #256
The Rito Perro trail is 1.3 miles long. It begins at Trail 251 and ends at Trail 259. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding. Trail may be difficult to find or pass through due to location in burn scar. Trail clearing is scheduled for June 2023.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Type
Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
General Information
A backcountry permit is not required to enter the Pecos Wilderness
Pecos Wilderness Restrictions:
- Camping and campfires are prohibited in the following areas:
- Beatty’s Flats
- Pecos Falls
- within 50 feet of a trail, stream, or river
- within 200 feet of a lake
- All garbage and refuse must be packed out. Do not bury garbage or try to burn aluminum.
- Mechanized equipment (including chainsaws) is prohibited in Wilderness areas.
- Do not shortcut switchbacks on trails.
- Possessing, storing, or transporting any part of a tree or plant is prohibited, with the exception of dead and down wood for campfires.
- Do not tie horses to trees for more than 2 hours. Use highlines or pickets.
- The maximum group size for camping, hiking, or riding is 15 people, whether for day or overnight use.
- The maximum number of pack and saddle stock allowed in a group is 15.
- Camping for more than 14 consecutive days in one place is not allowed.
- Domestic goats and sheep are prohibited in the Pecos Wilderness in order to protect the bighorn sheep population from disease.
- Storing equipment or supplies is prohibited.
