This terrain in the southern San Mateo Mountains is extremely rugged with many narrow and steep canyons bisecting high mountain peaks. Coue's white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, black bear, bobcat, cougar, antelope, javelina, coyote, rabbit, squirrel, quail and turkey to name some of the more common animals. The main trail runs along the crest of the mountains for about 13 miles, offering many excellent views and a chance to find the Kid's gravesite. Water is limited to less than a dozen semi-dependable springs. Most of the springs and small streams dry up in summer to fill periodically during July and August rains.
Human visitors are few.
West-central New Mexico. A Wilderness map is available for four dollars from the district ranger. Cibola National Forest 2113 Osuna Rd. Click here to find out how. Copyright Rodale, Inc. 2000.