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We outfit into the Santa Fe National Forest and the Pecos Wilderness. The Wilderness encompasses
approximately 230,000 acres. The Pecos Wilderness is located in both the Carson and Santa Fe
National Forests. It is one of the 54 units designated in the Wilderness Act on 1964 as part of
the National Wilderness Preservation System. Primitive conditions are preserved for the use,
enjoyment and spiritual refreshment of the people. Travel is therefore limited to foot or horseback
only. There are no roads, homes, developed campsites, timber cutting, or commercial uses allowed.
We have a large variety of animals. Elk were reintroduced in 1911 and 1915.
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep were reintroduced in 1965-1966. We also have
mule deer, bear, cougar, bobcat, eagle, turkey, grouse and squirrels. There
are 20 high country lakes and 150 miles of fishing streams with cutthroat,
rainbow, brook and German brown trout to test the skills of the fishermen.
Elevations range from 6,000 feet in the foothills to over 13,000 feet at the
summit of Truchas Peak. Temperatures vary from 20 to 70 degrees. On the
average, June through October weather brings warm days and cool nights with
occasional showers. Aspen leaves generally change their color the second week
in October. Plant life varies from Pinon and Juniper at lower elevations to
bristlecone pines at 11,000 feet, which is timberline. These rugged mountains
are the southernmost extension of the Rocky Mountains.
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