Please register or login . In the northern extreme of the San Mateo Mountains and almost entirely on their eastern slopes lies the distinctly rugged and little known Withington Wilderness. Elevations range from 6,800 feet to 10,100 feet atop Mount Withington standing near the center of the western boundary. In the lowest land near the eastern boundary you'll find small stands of ocotillo. There are several miles of trail on two main pathways and a third side trail, none of which receive many human footfalls.
Winters bring snow, and summers dry the land to the quality of old sandpaper.
Bear Trap Campground about one mile from the western boundary provides a place to leave your vehicle and hike in. This is a land of precious and often parched solitude. A Wilderness map is available for four dollars from the district ranger. Cibola National Forest 2113 Osuna Rd. Click here to find out how.