It features 24 lakes and reservoirs and more than 450 miles of rivers and streams - more than can be found in any other Southwestern national forest. Its 330 miles of trails offer opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and 4-wheel drive exploring. Elevations rise from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico.
Climate varies with elevation from desert up through juniper, pine, and spruce-fire forests.
Elevation ranges from 2,600 feet in canyon bottoms to 12,643 feet at the top of the San Francisco Peaks. Activities include hiking and backpacking, trail riding by horse and bicycle, camping and picnicking, boating and fishing, and winter sports. Coronado National Forest Consists of twelve mountain ranges of 1.7 million acres of southern Arizona and New Mexico, with elevation ranges from 2,400 feet up to 10,500 feet. From the rolling grasslands to the high mountain conifer forests, area features an exceptionally diverse selection of flora and fauna. Elevations range from 4,200 to 10,900 feet and cover four of the six life zones.