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Winsor Ridge Trailhead

Located 20 miles north of Pecos on NM 63, the Winsor Ridge Trailhead is the access point for Winsor Ridge Trail #271 and the trail to Panchuela Campground and Trailhead.

Uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding.

Facilities: vaulted toilet, trash bins, trailhead kiosk, parking for passenger vehicles & trailers.

Special Considerations: Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics www.lnt.org.

General Information

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.